Most Assists in Premier League History: Top 100

By Paul Yarden · 2 min read

Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most Premier League assists, with 162. Kevin De Bruyne is second on 119 and Cesc Fàbregas third on 111.

Mohamed Salah is the highest-placed current player (7th, 93 assists).
The full top 100, with nationalities and Playmaker of the Season winners, is below.

List of Top 100 Premier League Assists Records including Nationalities from 1992-93 to 2025-26.
BOLD = Current Premier League player 2025-26 season.
Ryan Giggs has 162 assists, the most assists in Premier League history.
Premier League Playmaker of the Season Awards from 2017-18 to 2025-26 also shown.

Updated to 24th May 2026 – Matchday 38

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Rank	Player	2025-26	Total Assists
1	Ryan Giggs		162
2	Kevin De Bruyne		119
3	Cesc Fàbregas		111
4	Wayne Rooney		103
5	Frank Lampard		102
6	Dennis Bergkamp		94
7	Mohamed Salah	6	93
8	David Silva		93
9	Steven Gerrard		92
10	James Milner	1	90
11	David Beckham		80
12	Christian Eriksen		78
13	Teddy Sheringham		76
14	Ashley Young	0	74
15	Thierry Henry		74
16	Andrew Cole		73
17	Son Heung-min		71
18	Bruno Fernandes	19	70
19	Darren Anderton		68
20	Raheem Sterling		65
21	Trent Alexander-Arnold		64
22	Gareth Barry		64
23	Matthew Le Tissier		64
24	Alan Shearer		64
25	Nolberto Solano		62
26	Riyad Mahrez		61
27	Andrew Robertson	0	60
28	Stewart Downing		59
29	Steve McManaman		59
30	Peter Crouch		58
31	Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink		58
32	Jordan Henderson	3	57
33	Theo Walcott		56
34	Eric Cantona		56
35	Kevin Davies		55
36	Damien Duff		55
37	Steed Malbranque		55
38	Danny Murphy		55
39	Paul Scholes		55
40	Juan Mata		54
41	Mesut Özil		54
42	Didier Drogba		54
43	Eden Hazard		54
44	Leighton Baines		53
45	Emile Heskey		53
46	Robin van Persie		53
47	Bernardo Silva	4	50
48	Roberto Firmino		50
49	Gylfi Sigurdsson		50
50	Aaron Lennon		50
51	Nick Barmby		50
52	Dwight Yorke		50
53	Bukayo Saka	4	49
54	Chris Brunt		49
55	Paolo Di Canio		49
56	Les Ferdinand		49
57	Jarrod Bowen	10	48
58	Pascal Groß	3	48
59	James Ward-Prowse	1	48
60	James Maddison	0	48
61	Jamie Vardy		48
62	Nicolas Anelka		48
63	Sergio Agüero		47
64	Gary McAllister		47
65	Harry Kane		46
66	Aaron Ramsey		46
67	Antonio Valencia		46
68	Willian		45
69	Stuart Ripley		45
70	Trevor Sinclair		45
71	Jason Wilcox		45
72	Marc Albrighton		44
73	Ruel Fox		44
74	Graeme Le Saux		44
75	Gary Speed		44
76	Nani		43
77	Paul Merson		43
78	Marcus Rashford		42
79	Mikel Arteta		42
80	David Ginola		42
81	Gianfranco Zola		42
82	Eyal Berkovic		41
83	Brian Deane		41
84	Robert Pires		41
85	Chris Sutton		41
86	Gabriel Jesus	0	40
87	Dimitar Berbatov		40
88	Michael Carrick		40
89	Dion Dublin		40
90	Samir Nasri		40
91	Jermaine Pennant		40
92	Kieran Trippier	1	39
93	Robbie Fowler		39
94	Morten Gamst Pedersen		39
95	Dennis Wise		39
96	Alex Iwobi	3	38
97	Kyle Walker	2	38
98	Paul Pogba		38
99	Sadio Mané		38
100	Lee Bowyer		38

Premier League Top Assists & Playmaker of the Season 1992-93 to 2025-26

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) All-Time Top 100 Premier League Assists

Here’s a handy list of FAQs to help you navigate the thrilling history of the All-Time Top 100 Premier League Assists. We’ve pulled together the most common queries including the current all-time record holder.

Who has the most assists in Premier League history?

Ryan Giggs holds the all-time record with 162 Premier League assists, more than any other player.

Which players have reached 100+ assists in the Premier League?

A handful of legends have surpassed 100 assists: Ryan Giggs (162), Kevin De Bruyne (119), Cesc Fàbregas (111), Wayne Rooney (103), and Frank Lampard (102).

Are there any active players in the Premier League top assist list?

Yes — several current players feature in the top 100, such as Mohamed Salah, James Milner, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bruno Fernandes, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford.

How many assists does Mohamed Salah have in the all-time Premier League list?

As of Matchday 20 of the 2025-26 season, Salah has 90 Premier League assists.

Which position on the list do modern midfield creators hold?

Midfield playmakers like Kevin De Bruyne (2nd), Cesc Fàbregas (3rd), and Christian Eriksen (13th) rank high due to their consistent creativity.

Does the list include nationalities and current season stats?

Yes — the table includes player nationalities and their assist contributions specifically for the 2025-26 Premier League season, where applicable.

How many players in total are listed in the all-time top Premier League assists?

The data covers the top 100 players in Premier League assist history from 1992-93 through the 2025-26 season.

Are defenders represented in the top assist rankings?

Yes — full-backs like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson appear in the top 100, showing that defenders can rack up significant assists too.