5 defenders with most assists in Europe's top 5 leagues this season (2021-22)

#3 David Raum (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) - 6 assists

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Mönchengladbach - Bundesliga

1899 Hoffenheim left-back David Raum is one of the most exciting prospects in Germany right now. The 23 year old is a technically proficient player who rose through the ranks at Greuther Fürth before making his senior debut for them in 2016 as a teenager.

Raum was part of the German u21 side that won the European championship. He also represented Germany at the 2021 Olympics. What sets him apart from most of the other full-backs is the fact that he is an exquisite passer of the ball.

Most of his assists have flowed out of passes rather than crosses as we've come to expect from a full-back. Raum can play as a left-back and as a defensive midfielder as well thanks to his technical qualities and tactical acumen.

He has scored two goals and provided six assists in 18 Bundesliga appearances so far this season.

#2 Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) - 6 assists

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Premier League

Scottish left-back Andrew Robertson is one of the best value-for-money signings that Liverpool have made in recent times. The 27 year old joined the Merseysiders from Hull City on an £8 million deal in the summer of 2017.

He has been a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's system since then and played a crucial role in Liverpool's Champions League triumph in 2018-19. Robertson was a standout performer as they won the league in the 2019-20 season as well.

The Scottish international's blistering pace, doggedness and quality delivery make him one of the best full-backs in the world. He is one of Liverpool's sharpest weapons in attack.

After a rather underwhelming 2020-21 season by his own lofty standards, Robertson seems to be getting back to his best this term. He has scored one goal and provided six assists in just 15 Premier League appearances so far this season.

#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) - 10 assists

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Premier League

Trent Alexander-Arnold is the best full-back in the world right now. Jurgen Klopp relies on his full-backs to create chances. Alexander-Arnold has the technical proficiency to match the best midfielders in the game. In fact, he is one of the best passers in the English top-flight right now.

Alexander-Arnold's passing range and set-piece ability have made him one of Liverpool's most dangerous players. It is not easy to grab the headlines for a team that has the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane but the 23 year old has managed to do it quite often.

He has been absolutely brilliant for Liverpool in the Premier League this term, scoring two goals and providing 10 assists in 19 appearances.