This page documents the highest assist totals achieved in a single Premier League campaign, based solely on assists recorded in official league matches.
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Top 10 Footballers with Most Assists in a Premier League Season
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The dataset features seasons produced by some of the competition’s most influential playmakers and forwards. Man City legend Kevin De Bruyne appears multiple times, underlining consistent creative output across different Manchester City campaigns and why he is considered one of the best midfielders in the history of football. He is joined by one of the greatest Arsenal players, Thierry Henry, whose 2002–03 season set a long-standing benchmark and at 3rd place we have Mesut Ozil, whose 2015–16 campaign remains one of the most productive in league history.
Only assists recorded in Premier League fixtures are counted, with no adjustments for playing position, minutes or tactical role. The data shows how over the period of time sigificance of assist providers has increased as they played crucial roles in making their team win the domestic league.
Premier League Most Assists in a Season
| Rank | Assists | Player | Season | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | Kevin De Bruyne | 2019–20 | Manchester City |
| 2 | 20 | Thierry Henry | 2002–03 | Arsenal |
| 3 | 19 | Mesut Özil | 2015–16 | Arsenal |
| 4 | 18 | Mohamed Salah | 2024–25 | Liverpool |
| 5 | 18 | Frank Lampard | 2004–05 | Chelsea |
| 6 | 18 | Kevin De Bruyne | 2016–17 | Manchester City |
| 7 | 18 | Cesc Fàbregas | 2014–15 | Chelsea |
| 8 | 17 | Cesc Fàbregas | 2007–08 | Arsenal |
| 9 | 16 | Eric Cantona | 1992–93 | Leeds Utd / Man Utd |
| 10 | 16 | Kevin De Bruyne | 2017–18 | Manchester City |
| 11 | 16 | Kevin De Bruyne | 2022–23 | Manchester City |
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an assist in a Premier League season record?
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What counts as an assist in a Premier League season record?
An assist is recorded when a player provides the final pass or touch that directly leads to a goal in an official Premier League match. Only assists registered in league fixtures within a single season are included, while assists from domestic cups, European competitions, and international matches are excluded.
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