Which players have the greatest number of key passes per game in this season’s Champions League?
There was another exciting round of Champions League fixtures last night, with 27 goals scored. But behind every goal there is a creator pulling the strings.
This is a list of the most creative players in Europe, sorted by the number of key passes (passes which lead directly to a chance) each player has averaged per game, according to football stats site WhoScored.
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9=) Mesut Ozil – Arsenal – 3
The Arsenal star is out injured now, but will hope to regain his creative form when he returns.
9=) Maicon – Roma – 3
The flying fullback hasn’t let age dim his attacking instincts.
9=) Marcelo – Real Madrid – 3
Marcelo loves to attack down the left and play dangerous balls for his teammates.
9=) David Silva – Manchester City – 3
Silva is now injured, and City will desperately miss his creativity.
9=) Alberto Moreno – Liverpool – 3
Moreno is a little shaky at the back, but makes up for it going forward.
7=) Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich – 3
Muller’s good key passes stats show he’s not just a goalscorer.
7=) Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea – 3.3
Cesc is known for his fabulous passing ability.
5=) Kevin Grosskreutz – Borussia Dortmund – 3.5
The utility man has been a key part of Dortmund’s Champions League success this season.
5=) Christian Fuchs – Schalke 04 – 3.5
Fuchs has an impressive record for a defender.
4) Karim Benzema – Real Madrid – 3.8
The French striker gives plenty of assists to Cristiano Ronaldo.
1=) Lionel Messi – Barcelona – 4
Messi has two goals and two assists in three Champions League matches.
1=) Koke – Atletico Madrid – 4
Koke’s creative abilities have got him four assist in the CL this season.
1=) Jefferson – Sporting – 4
The Sporting defender managed four key passes in his one appearance.