The Premier League has seen an array of creative talent showcase their talent over the years. And it is former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs who is the all-time highest assist provider in the history of the Premier League with 162 assists in 632 appearances.
The Welsh legend is followed by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas who provided 111 assists in 350 appearances for the two London clubs. Another Manchester United great Wayne Rooney sits in the third position with 103 assists to his name in 491 league appearances for Everton and Manchester United.
Players like Dennis Bergkamp, Frank Lampard, David Silva and David Beckham also features among the top 10 players with the most assists in the league. Among the active Premier League players, only Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool's James Milner feature in this list.
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry and De Bruyne jointly hold the record of providing the most number of assists in a single Premier League season (20) while another former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has the record of assisting in most consecutive Premier League matches (seven).
Here, we take a look at the top 10 players who have provided the most number of assists in the Premier League.
Who are the top 10 assist providers in the Premier League of all time?
| Position | Player | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Giggs | Manchester United | 162 | 632 |
| 2 | Cesc Fabregas | Arsenal, Chelsea | 111 | 350 |
| 3 | Wayne Rooney | Manchester United, Everton | 103 | 491 |
| 4 | Frank Lampard | Chelsea, Manchester City | 102 | 609 |
| 5 | Dennis Bergkamp | Arsenal | 94 | 315 |
| 6 | David Silva | Manchester City | 93 | 309 |
| 7 | Steven Gerrard | Liverpool | 92 | 504 |
| 8 | James Milner | Leeds United, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool | 85 | 565 |
| 9 | David Beckham | Manchester United | 80 | 265 |
| 10 | Kevin De Bruyne | Chelsea, Manchester City | 78 | 181 |
Further reading
Five assists in two matches for Pogba