Top 5 defenders with the most assists in Europe's top 5 leagues this season

#3 Borna Sosa (Stuttgart) | 10 assists

VfB Stuttgart v SV Werder Bremen - Bundesliga

Borna Sosa has endured a tumultuous week. The left-back was expected to represent the German national team during the Euros this summer instead of Croatia, but it was later revealed that Sosa would not be able to play for Germany. The Stuttgart star had to issue an apology to Croatian fans and the public via the Croatia Football Federation's website.

All of this, however, goes on to show how highly Sosa is rated. The 23-year old has been a key player for an impressive Stuttgart side, with his passing skill standing out.

Oliver Bierhoff has confirmed that Stuttgart’s Borna Sosa will not play for Germany as he is not eligible to switch from Croatia despite becoming a naturalised German citizen. #VfB #DFB

— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) May 11, 2021

Sosa has played as a left-back and a left wing-back, and it seems unlikely that Stuttgart will be able to keep hold of him for long. Leeds United have been heavily linked, while clubs like Roma and Bayern Munich have been suggested as potential destinations.

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#2 Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) | 11 assists

Juventus v FC Internazionale - Serie A

Juventus have struggled this season under the management of Andrea Pirlo, but Juan Cuadrado has enjoyed a good individual campaign.

The 32-year old, who made his name as a winger, has been deployed as a right-back or a right wing-back by Pirlo, and has stood out with his performances. A good dribbler and crosser, Cuadrado has been a mainstay for Pirlo's Juventus.

2 - Juan #Cuadrado is the first #Juventus player to score a brace against #Inter in #SerieA since Darko #Kovacevic in April 2000, when the Bianconeri won 2-1. Determinant.#JuveInter #Derbyditalia

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) May 15, 2021

The Colombia international has made 220 appearances in all competitions for Juventus, scoring 19 goals and providing 54 assists. There have been reports that Juventus will look to extend his contract.

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#1 Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) | 11 assists

Eintracht Braunschweig v Borussia Dortmund - DFB Cup: Second Round

One of the most underrated players in Europe right now, Raphael Guerreiro is quietly enjoying another stellar season with Borussia Dortmund.

A versatile player, Guerreiro is capable of playing as a left-back, in midfield and as a winger, making him a manager's dream. The Portugal international joined Borussia Dortmund from Lorient in 2016 for a fee of £11 million, has proved to be worth every penny.

Guerreiro has made 159 appearances in all competitions for the Bundesliga giants, scoring 28 goals and providing 32 assists. The 27-year old has been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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