Top 10 Premier League Players with the Most Assists in a Single Season
This list highlights footballers who have delivered the most assists during one Premier League campaign, focusing exclusively on official league matches. It showcases creative talents from different eras of English football.
Kevin De Bruyne stands out with multiple entries, showing his remarkable consistency for Manchester City. He is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders ever. Alongside him is Thierry Henry, the Arsenal legend whose 2002–03 season set a high standard. Close behind is Mesut Özil, whose 2015–16 campaign remains among the best for assists in league history.
The figures only count assists made in Premier League matches, with no consideration for players’ roles or minutes played. Over time, the impact of key assist providers has grown, often playing a major part in their teams' title runs.
Premier League Most Assists in a Season
- Rank: 1Assists: 20Player: Kevin De BruyneSeason: 2019–20Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 2Assists: 20Player: Thierry HenrySeason: 2002–03Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 3Assists: 19Player: Mesut ÖzilSeason: 2015–16Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 4Assists: 18Player: Mohamed SalahSeason: 2024–25Club: Liverpool
- Rank: 5Assists: 18Player: Frank LampardSeason: 2004–05Club: Chelsea
- Rank: 6Assists: 18Player: Kevin De BruyneSeason: 2016–17Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 7Assists: 18Player: Cesc FàbregasSeason: 2014–15Club: Chelsea
- Rank: 8Assists: 17Player: Cesc FàbregasSeason: 2007–08Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 9Assists: 16Player: Eric CantonaSeason: 1992–93Club: Leeds Utd / Man Utd
- Rank: 10Assists: 16Player: Kevin De BruyneSeason: 2017–18Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 11Assists: 16Player: Kevin De BruyneSeason: 2022–23Club: Manchester City
Common Questions
- Has anyone surpassed Thierry Henry's record for most assists in a single Premier League season?Kevin De Bruyne has matched Henry’s record of 20 assists in one season but no one has gone beyond it yet.
