7 players with highest number of assists in Europe's top 5 leagues

By Saketh Ayyagari

Modified Mar 29, 2017 19:52 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on January 31, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Mesut Ozil of Arsenal has been one of the elite creators in world football in this decade

#2 Emil Forsberg

SOLNA, SWEDEN - MARCH 25: Emil Forsberg of Sweden during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Sweden and Belarus at Friends arena on March 25, 2017 in Solna, . (Photo by Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty Images) — Emil Forsberg is a key player for both RB Leipzig and Sweden

Club – RB Leipzig

Number of assists – 10

Minutes per assist – 157.5

Forsberg is not a very surprising entry given Leipzig’s early season form that saw them lead the Bundesliga table for three matchdays. The 25-year-old from the land that produced Zlatan Ibrahimovic is having a fine season at the German club with 10 assists so far.

The Swede has helped his team with seven goals as well, showcasing his ability as a forward, and has propelled Leipzig to second place, ahead of Borussia Dortmund. If he continues this form till the end of the season, he stands a chance of making a move to a high-profile club in Europe in the summer.

Edited by Staff Editor