Most Assists in Premier League History (Ranked 25 to 1)
Riyad Mahrez
The 25th spot on this elite list of footballers with the most assists in Premier League history is occupied by Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, who played for both Leicester City and Manchester City from 2014 to 2023. A part of Leicester's historic 2016-17 EPL-winning side, Mahrez has 61 assists to his name.
Nolberto Solano
Former Newcastle United icon Nolberto Solano spent much of his playing career in the Premier League, and is often recognized as one of the greatest players to Peru to have ever played in England. Solano also represented Aston Villa and West Ham, recording 62 assists in the competition.
Matthew Le Tissier
A Southampton legend who spent the entirety of his football career with the Saints, Matthew Paul Le Tissier was nicknamed as the 'Le God' by the club's fans. Having played over 400 matches in the Premier League as an attacking midfielder, Le Tissier scored over 160 goals and recorded 63 assists.
Alan Shearer
Premier League's record highest goal-scorer, Alan Shearer also finds his name on this list of assist-providers, having recorded 64 of those. Shearer majorly played for Newcastle United throughout his career, also being named the PFA Player of the Year awards in 1995.
Gareth Barry
Ex-England midfielder Gareth Barry made 653 appearances in the English Premier League, representing Manchester City, Everton and West Bromwich, making him the player with the highest apperances in the competition's history. He provided 64 assists throughout his career in the EPL.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Considered as one of the greatest right-backs of all time for his passing, crossing and assisting abilities, former Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold most recently, secured a spectacular move to Real Madrid in the Spanish top-flight. In his 259 EPL appearances, Alexander-Arnold recorded 64 assists, putting him joint 20th on the list.
Raheem Sterling
30-year-old English winger Raheem Sterling is one of the very few players to have represented four out of the 'Big Six' clubs in the Premier League, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal. A four-time EPL winner with Man City, Sterling has recorded 65 assists in his career so far.
Darren Anderton
A Tottenham Hostpur legend, who spent over a decade in North London from 1992 to 2004, Darren Anderton made 299 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 34 goals and recording 69 assists, making him the third-highest ranked Spurs' player on this list. Anderton later played for Birmingham City, Wolves and Bournemouth, before retiring.
Son Heung-Min
The 17th spot on this elite list is occupied by another former Tottenham icon, Son Heung-Min, who led the team to only its third Europa League triumph last season. Son is by far the greatest Asian player to have featured in the Premier League, having provided 71 assists before leaving this summer, for the MLS.
Andrew Cole
A Manchester United icon, Andrew Cole spent six years at Old Trafford, winning nine trophies including five Premier League titles, and a UCL title. A record goal-scorer in the EPL, Cole recorded 73 assists throughout his career in the Premier League, while also scoring 187 goals.
Thierry Henry
Named PFA Player of the Year a record two times, Frenchman Thierry Henry is often regarded as the greatest striker to have played in the English Premier League. Also one of the competition's all-time top-scorers in history, the Arsenal legend provided 74 assists in the EPL.
Ashley Young
A versatile English footballer, Ashley Young is currently playing for EFL Championship side Ipswich Town, having played for teams like Watford, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Everton in the past. The 40-year-old recorded 74 assists in the Premier League.
Teddy Sheringham
English football legend Teddy Sheringham was a part of the historic Manchester United side, that won the treble during the 1998-99 season, including the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles. Sheringham provided 76 assists throughout his EPL career.
Christian Eriksen
Another Tottenham Hotspur icon to occupy a spot on this list, Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen provided 78 assists throughout his career. After having departed North London in 2020, Eriksen went on to play for Inter Milan, Brentford and Manchester United, and is currently a part of Bundesliga side VFL Wolfsburg.
David Beckham
One of the greatest English footballers of all time, David Beckham was known for being a set-piece specialist, and won 19 major trophies throughout his career in four different leagues across the world. A Manchester United legend, Beckham provided 80 assists throughout his career in the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah
Often dubbed as the 'Egyptian King', Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finished as the highest run-getter during the 2024-25 Premier League season. The 33-year-old forward has provided 89 assists in the EPL so far, while also having scored over 180 goals in the competition.
James Milner
Level on terms with Mohamed Salah is another Liverpool legend, James Milner, who currently plays for Brighton and Hove Albion. A versatile player who came be deployed as a winger, in midfielder, as well as a full-back, Milner has 89 assists in the competition so far.
Steven Gerrard
Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Steven Gerrard spent a majority of playing career at Liverpool, also captaining the side to the 2005-06 UEFA Champiosn League title. Gerrard made over 500 appearances in the Premier League, recording 92 assists throughout his career.
David Silva
Ex-Manchester City icon and Spanish football legend David Silva played over 300 matches for the Cityzens, winning four Premier League titles between 2011 and 2019. The 39-year-old recorded 93 assists in the EPL, before moving to play for Real Sociedad in the Spanish top-flight.
Dennis Bergkamp
Often regarded as Arsenal's greatest player of all time, Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp played over 300 EPL matches for the club until his retirement in 2006, having also represented Ajax and Inter Milan in the past. Bergkamp accumulated 94 assists throughout his career, in the Premier League.
Frank Lampard
The fifth spot on this list is occupied by Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, who holds the record for the most goals by a midfielder in Premier League history. Having played for both the Blues and Manchester City, Lampard recorded 102 assists throughout his career in the EPL.
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United's all-time top-scorer and former England legend Wayne Rooney is widely considered as one of the best players in Premier League history. Rooney recorded 103 assists throughout his EPL career, playing all across the field, as a forward as well as a midfielder.
Cesc Fabregas
A pivotal part of Arsenal's 2003-04 'Invincibles' Premier League squad, Spanish great Cesc Fabregas provided 111 assists during his time in the EPL. While also having represented Chelsea, Barcelona and Monaco later on, Fabregas currently serves as the head coach of the Serie A side Como.
Kevin De Bruyne
One of the best midfielders of all time and a six-time Premier League winner with Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne played over 285 matches for the Cityzens throughout his career. Now a part of Serie A side Napoli, De Bruyne has recorded 119 assists in the EPL.
Ryan Giggs
The top spot on this list is occupied by Manchester United great Ryan Giggs, who spent is entire professional football career at Old Trafford. Giggs recorded an impressive 162 assists in the EPL throughout his career, while also making over 600 appearances in the competition.
