Chelsea could have signed the player in 2024 with more assists than Salah

It's easy to focus on the goals when assessing the best players in the modern game, but who are the individuals with the most assists across Europe in 2024?

Another 12 months of fantastic football is coming to a close, with plenty of drama taking place domestically, in Europe and on the international stage.

Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Geukeris The most goals scored in Europe in 2024 so far, but who are the top assist makers in Europe's top leagues? Here are the 16 best…

16

Victor Guqueris (Sporting Lisbon)

18 assists

Having become Europe's top goalscorer comfortably across 2024, it was the year that saw Viktor Gyukiris' stock rise the most, perhaps before a big-money move away from Sporting at the end of the season.

However, the Swede is not just a goalscorer, with 18 assists, he has the potential to be one of the best attacking players in world football over the next four or five years.

15

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

18 assists

One of the most talented young footballers on the planet, Lamine Yamal's rise this year has been remarkable, with the 17-year-old overtaking… Barcelona And Spain.

While the winger has scored some impressive goals in the past 12 months, his passing has also stood out, not least his brilliance with the outside of his talented left foot. 18 assists in 47 games is an excellent return for any attacking player, let alone one so young.

14

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

18 assists

Bruno Fernandes sometimes has his critics, perhaps because he loses the ball so often, but the risks he takes with the ball allow him to create plenty of chances too.

For this reason, it is not surprising to see Manchester United The captain on this list, he has assisted the Portuguese on 18 occasions and has shown further signs of improvement under the new coach Reuben Amorim.

13

Joel Popeso (Zalgiris)

18 assists

Zalgiris defender Joel Popeso finished top of the assists chart in the Lithuanian league, with his exploits in the National Cup and this year. Conference League The qualifiers put him on par with the best in Europe.

Popsu, a hero with Zalgiris, who won the annual tournament that ended in November, has scored 14 goals in the league season alone, creating one of the continent's most potent left-back threats.

12

Oscar Galloch (Red Bull Salzburg)

18 assists

Oscar Gluch continues to stand out as one of the most influential creative forces in the Austrian Bundesliga, providing plenty of quality in attacking areas for Red Bull Salzburg.

The talented 20-year-old also has 18 assists to his name in 2024, averaging 0.45 per game, which is an impressive ratio.

11

Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)

18 assists

Omar Marmoush has been linked with several top clubs in recent months, and given his form for Eintracht Frankfurt, it's not hard to see why he's a sought-after man.

Al-Masry also has a total of 18 assists seven Among those coming in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, he is also a fine scoring machine, having found the back of the net 13 times in the league in 2024/25 so far.

10

Vladimir Ambros (Petrokop)

18 assists

Rounding out the top assists list for 2024 is Petrocub striker Vladimir Ambros, whose assists in the final round of the Conference League stage helped break Hearts' hearts as both clubs exit.

Ambros had a particularly impressive end to the previous season, collecting six assists in the league and a further five in the Moldova Cup as Petrukup secured the domestic double.

9

Jorginho (FC Differdange 03)

18 assists

Like Marmoush, Jorginho is another player who has been ruthless in front of goal this year, but the creative side of his game has also shone through, ensuring he is alongside some illustrious company in the assists stakes.

The Differdange 03 striker has 18 assists in 2024 so far, coming from a total of 35 appearances for the Luxembourg-based side.

8

Zlatko Trebek (Vikings)

18 assists

Zlatko Trebek is one of the lesser-known players on this list, but he has enjoyed a fantastic 2024 in his own right, catching the eye of Norwegian club Viking.

His tally of 18 assists in just 29 games is even better than those already mentioned, at an impressive rate of one every 0.62 games. Judging by the video above, the past year hasn't been easy — and at 32 years old, he seems to be aging like a fine wine.

7

Trincao (Sporting Lisbon)

19 assists

Gyukiris may have starred for Sporting, both in terms of goalscoring and creativity, but his teammate Trincao outperforms him in the latter category.

The 24-year-old has also provided 19 assists, with his quality from the outside playing a huge role in his side's success over the past 12 months or so as Sporting ascend to domestic glory in 2023/24.

6

Dusan Tadic (Fenerbahce)

19 assists

At 36 years old, Dusan Tadic may not be the force he once was during his days at Ajax, and it's fair to say he's still going strong as the creative hub for Fenerbahce.

The Serbian has 6 assists in 13 matches in the Turkish Super League this season, suggesting that his influence on the Turkish giants shows no sign of fading anytime soon.

5

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

19 assists

Vinicius Junior His status as one of the best players in the world is undeniable, with some feeling he deserves to win the title Golden Ball Earlier this year.

The Brazilian star has an attacking feel that can score and create at will from his left position, and is approaching 20 assists as the year approaches its end, as 2024 sees his career. real madrid Another side win UEFA Champions League crown.

4

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

19 assists

Mohamed Salah remains one of the most influential strikers in world football, and has had another incredible year, especially since August, with his performances helping to inspire. Liverpool Up Premier League table.

While the Egyptian icon is mostly known for his relentlessness in front of goal, the creative side of his game is also world-class, with… 9 assists He has already scored in 15 league matches this season.

3

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

19 assists

Maybe Kevin De Bruyne's performance is lacking Manchester City Recently, there are signs that he is past his absolute peak, but the fact that he has achieved success sums up his brilliance.

The Belgian has registered 19 assists in 2024, and if Pep Guardiola's side are to have any chance of getting back into the Premier League race, they will have to return to their best.

2

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

20 assists

The only player to have registered exactly 20 assists across Europe in 2024 is Alejandro Grimaldo, who was a key man during a memorable year for Bayer Leverkusen, helping them to the Bundesliga title.

The 29-year-old brought endless quality from his role as left-back for Xabi Alonso's side, producing a level of creative quality that his manager would have been proud of during his playing days.

1

Dries Mertens (Galatasaray)

26 assists

Incredibly, 37-year-old Dries Mertens has registered the most assists in Europe in all of 2024, recording an impressive total of 26.

Belgian who once He was on the verge of signing for Chelsea in 2020has defied time and continued to be a great attacking player for Galatasaray, with a score of Total of eight assists Reaching the Super Lig and Europa League so far this season.

Few would have expected him to be at the top of the list at the beginning of the year.