Premier League’s Top Chance Creators of the Season – Ranked
In a thrilling Premier League campaign, creativity proved just as valuable as goals. Here's a full ranking of the top 50 chance creators this season, highlighting their impact with assists, minutes, and expected assists (xA).
50. Leandro Trossard – 41 Chances Created
Leandro Trossard created 41 chances across 38 appearances, showcasing his vision and impact. With 7 assists and an xA of 4.11, his creative contribution was vital to Arsenal.
49. Tyrick Mitchell – 41 Chances Created
Tyrick Mitchell created 41 chances across 38 appearances, providing reliable support down the left for Crystal Palace. His 5 assists and xA of 3.71 reflect his consistency.
48. Jacob Murphy – 42 Chances Created
Murphy was a key provider for Newcastle, producing 12 assists from 42 created chances. His delivery in advanced areas was a real asset for the Magpies.
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47. Alexander Isak – 42 Chances Created
Alexander Isak added playmaking to his goal-scoring threat this season. With 6 assists and 42 created chances, he was instrumental in Newcastle's attacking buildup.
46. Adama Traoré – 42 Chances Created
Adama's explosiveness remained a nightmare for defenders. He created 42 chances and contributed 7 assists, maintaining his profile as a dynamic wide creator.
45. Bilal El Khannouss – 42 Chances Created
Bilal El Khannouss created 42 chances across 35 appearances, showcasing his growing influence in midfield. With 3 assists and an xA of 3.11, his creative instincts were clear despite limited end product.
44. Marcus Tavernier – 43 Chances Created
Tavernier crafted 43 chances in just 29 appearances, delivering 5 assists. His dynamism and willingness to drive forward made him a valuable playmaker for Bournemouth.
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43. Phil Foden – 43 Chances Created
Phil Foden produced 43 chances across 33 games, often playing in tighter central roles. Despite only 2 assists, his xA of 5.34 suggests his teammates could have capitalised more on his setups.
42. Antonee Robinson – 43 Chances Created
Operating from full-back, Robinson generated 43 chances and added 10 assists. His overlapping runs and precision delivery provided consistent danger for Fulham.
41. Callum Hudson-Odoi – 44 Chances Created
Hudson-Odoi was a bright spot in an otherwise tough campaign. He created 44 chances and registered 2 assists, with his attacking flair still evident despite limited final returns.
40. Ismaïla Sarr – 44 Chances Created
Sarr brought speed and directness to his game, racking up 44 created chances and 6 assists. With an impressive xA of 6.74, he remained a high-volume contributor from the wing.
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39. Ilkay Gündogan – 44 Chances Created
Ilkay Gündogan contributed 44 chances from midfield across 37 appearances. With 6 assists and an xA of 4.44, his composure and passing range stood out.
38. Alexis Mac Allister – 45 Chances Created
Mac Allister adapted quickly at Liverpool, creating 45 chances and delivering 5 assists. His ability to control tempo and spot runs boosted their midfield.
37. Justin Kluivert – 45 Chances Created
Kluivert offered spark and movement in Bournemouth’s attack. With 6 assists and 45 chances created, he was a lively threat throughout.
36. Rayan Aït-Nouri – 46 Chances Created
Wolves’ dynamic left-back produced 46 chances and 7 assists. His surging runs and composure in the final third impressed.
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35. Savinho – 46 Chances Created
Despite fewer minutes, Savinho recorded 46 chances and 8 assists. His xA of 6.11 shows he made every touch in the final third count.
34. Daniel Muñoz – 46 Chances Created
A revelation at full-back, Muñoz created 46 chances and provided 5 assists. His overlapping presence was critical in wide areas.
33. Antoine Semenyo – 46 Chances Created
Semenyo produced 46 chances and 5 assists, often using his physicality and quick movement to break lines and create danger.
32. Pedro Neto – 47 Chances Created
Neto returned to form with 47 created chances and 6 assists. His cutting runs and clever deliveries gave Wolves vital creativity.
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31. Lewis Cook – 48 Chances Created
Cook brought balance to Bournemouth’s midfield with 48 chances and 3 assists. His deep-lying playmaking kept the ball moving.
30. Amad Diallo – 49 Chances Created
Diallo broke through with 49 chances and 6 assists in 28 appearances. His close control and sharp passing helped unlock tight defences.
29. Son Heung-Min – 50 Chances Created
Son maintained his high standard, producing 50 chances and 9 assists. His ability to create while being a scoring threat set him apart.
28. Anthony Elanga – 50 Chances Created
Elanga had a strong season, creating 50 chances and notching 11 assists. His pace and final ball proved crucial on the counter.
27. Anthony Gordon – 51 Chances Created
Gordon created 51 chances and contributed 5 assists for Newcastle. His combination of speed and directness made him a constant threat.
26. Morgan Gibbs-White – 51 Chances Created
Gibbs-White delivered 51 chances and 8 assists, becoming Forest’s key playmaker. His close control and decision-making improved throughout the year.
25. Jarrod Bowen – 51 Chances Created
Bowen mixed goals with creativity, producing 51 chances and 8 assists. His dribbling and crossing made him West Ham’s primary outlet.
24. Bruno Guimarães – 52 Chances Created
Newcastle’s midfield lynchpin created 52 chances and added 6 assists. His vision and ball retention were vital to the Magpies' tempo.
23. Morgan Rogers – 52 Chances Created
Rogers burst onto the scene with 52 chances and 10 assists in 37 games. His xA of 5.24 confirms the quality of his service on the left.
22. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 53 Chances Created
Trent remained one of the league's most creative defenders, producing 53 chances and 6 assists. His 7.37 xA underlines his consistent delivery into the box.
21. Bernardo Silva – 53 Chances Created
Silva’s intelligence and movement helped Manchester City maintain control. He created 53 chances and 4 assists, often operating in half-spaces and deep build-up roles.
20. Luis Díaz – 56 Chances Created
Díaz created 56 chances from the left wing and scored 5 assists. His directness and dribbling stretched defences and opened space.
19. Dominik Szoboszlai – 56 Chances Created
Szoboszlai impressed in his debut season with 56 chances and 6 assists. His balance of defensive work and creative output gave Liverpool energy in midfield.
18. Pedro Porro – 57 Chances Created
Spurs’ right-back added 6 assists to his 57 created chances. Porro’s overlapping threat gave Tottenham an extra layer out wide.
17. Kevin De Bruyne – 57 Chances Created
In just 1704 minutes, De Bruyne managed 57 chances and 7 assists. His output was remarkable despite limited playing time.
16. Andreas Pereira – 57 Chances Created
Fulham's midfield metronome, Pereira created 57 chances and 4 assists. He also posted a 4.61 xA from only 2022 minutes.
15. Matheus Cunha – 57 Chances Created
Cunha produced 57 chances and 6 assists from a deeper forward role. His link-up play and movement added intelligence to Wolves’ attack.
14. Bukayo Saka – 58 Chances Created
Saka maintained elite creative output with 58 chances in just 25 games. He also recorded 10 assists, reaffirming his world-class status.
13. Eberechi Eze – 58 Chances Created
Eze dazzled again for Palace, creating 58 chances and providing 8 assists. His dribbling and flair were central to his side’s creativity.
12. Alex Iwobi – 59 Chances Created
Iwobi was a reliable engine for Fulham, generating 59 chances and 6 assists. His work between the lines linked defence and attack seamlessly.
11. Declan Rice – 59 Chances Created
Rice expanded his game by contributing 59 chances and 7 assists. His passing range and late forward runs made him an attacking weapon for Arsenal.
10. Leif Davis – 61 Chances Created
From left-back, Davis supplied 61 chances in 33 games. His overlapping runs and delivery made him one of the league’s most dangerous wide defenders.
9. Youri Tielemans – 61 Chances Created
Tielemans offered 61 chances from midfield and registered 7 assists. His creativity and control helped shape Aston Villa’s strong campaign.
8. Mikkel Damsgaard – 63 Chances Created
Damsgaard provided 63 chances for Brentford, ending the season with 10 assists. His influence on the left wing grew with each week.
7. Martin Ødegaard – 63 Chances Created
Arsenal’s captain created 63 chances in 30 matches, contributing 8 assists. His passing vision and positional play gave the Gunners midfield fluidity.
6. Dejan Kulusevski – 65 Chances Created
Kulusevski consistently threatened from the right, delivering 65 chances for Spurs. Though he only recorded 4 assists, his involvement was key to their attacking rhythm.
5. Bryan Mbeumo – 70 Chances Created
Mbeumo stepped up as Brentford’s primary creator, producing 70 chances and 7 assists. His xA of 9.26 was among the league's best.
4. Enzo Fernández – 79 Chances Created
Despite Chelsea’s struggles, Enzo crafted 79 chances, making him the highest-creating central midfielder. He added 7 assists and played a crucial role in transition.
3. Cole Palmer – 89 Chances Created
In a breakout campaign, Palmer matched Salah in chance creation with 89. His 8 assists and league-high xA of 9.14 reflect his growing influence at Chelsea.
2. Mohamed Salah – 89 Chances Created
Salah combined his goal-scoring exploits with elite playmaking. He produced 89 chances and 18 assists, with a massive xA of 9.06 — proving his all-round attacking brilliance.
1. Bruno Fernandes – 91 Chances Created
Bruno Fernandes topped the Premier League in chance creation with 91 across 37 appearances. He delivered 10 assists with an xA of 7.98, showcasing his importance in every phase of Manchester United's build-up.
