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#3 Andres Iniesta (190 assists)
Andres Iniesta is one of the most brilliant midfielders the world has ever seen. The legendary midfielder currently plies his trade in Japan with Vissel Kobe, having spent a large chunk of his career as a Barcelona player.
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Iniesta has made 190 assists so far in his professional career for club and country. The 37-year-old midfielder has made 160 assists in club football so far, and 30 for the Spanish national team. The Spaniard made the most of his assists for FC Barcelona, with the exact figure standing at 138 assists for the Catalan club. He has made 22 assists for Vissel Kobe since joining them in 2018.
Iniesta is a global football icon and will be most fondly remembered for scoring the goal that gave Spain its first and only FIFA World Cup title in 2010.
#2 Xavi (238 assists)
Along with Iniesta and Sergio Busquets, Xavi was the heartbeat of the most dominant midfield trios ever seen in the 21st century. The retired midfield maestro was instrumental in the success of the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona in late 2000s and early 2010s.
Xavi made 238 assists in his professional career for club and country. He has made 214 assists in club football and 24 for the Spanish national team. Xavi represented only two clubs as a professional: Barcelona and Qatari side Al Sadd. He has made 186 assists for Barcelona in total.
Xavi enjoyed a hugely successful playing career for club and country. The 42-year-old is presently the manager of his boyhood club, having been put in charge in 2021 after the sacking of Ronald Koeman.
#1 Cesc Fabregas (248 assists)
Cesc Fabregas is undoubtedly the king of assists among central midfielders of the 21st century. The AS Monaco midfielder has made a total of 248 assists so far in his career, providing excellent value to every club he has played for.
Fabregas played alongside Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona's academy before moving to Arsenal, where he made his first-team debut aged 16. The midfield maestro has made 248 assists in his professional career for club and country. The Spaniard has managed 212 assists in club football and 36 for the Spanish national team.
Fabregas came on as a late substitute in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final for Spain and made the decisive assist for the winning goal in extra-time. His pass selection and range is unrivaled in the modern game, and this has enabled him to make many assists.
