10 best footballers in the world by assists this season

#9 Angel di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain)

di Maria has proven his worth - in a star-studded side alongside Mbappe, Neymar and Cavani

Ángel di Maria's divisive nature makes him a difficult player to warm to - but his ability cannot be questioned. With 11 goals and 12 assists (all comps) this term, the 31-year-old Argentine continues to showcase exactly why Manchester United coveted him so heavily in 2014.

After a tough year in England's top-flight, he found himself in the French capital and hasn't looked back since. Despite the presence of Neymar and Mbappe initially proving a threat to his effectiveness on the flank, they have only helped elevate his game in recent seasons.

It means PSG have another reliable creative option who can perform consistently, and that's without mentioning Edinson Cavani or Julian Draxler. He has scored six and created eight assists in 1,683 minutes of play in Ligue 1 this term, which is why he's at #9 in this list.