Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler have recorded the highest number of key passes among players in Europe’s top five leagues during the 2026-27 season. Yamal leads the chart with 30 key passes, while Guler follows closely with 28, highlighting the creative contributions of the two…...
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler have recorded the highest number of key passes among players in Europe’s top five leagues during the 2026-27 season.
Yamal leads the chart with 30 key passes, while Guler follows closely with 28, highlighting the creative contributions of the two young La Liga stars.
According to a ranking published by Planet Football on Wednesday, the statistics cover the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. A key pass is the final pass leading to a teammate attempting a shot at goal.
Yamal’s position at the top reflects his influence in Barcelona’s attack, with the 19-year-old contributing through his dribbling, incisive passing and ability to create opportunities in the final third.
Guler has also impressed with his vision, defence-splitting passes and set-piece deliveries. However, his two assists from 28 key passes indicate that several of the opportunities he has created have not resulted in goals.
Spanish midfielder Inigo Vicente ranks third with 25 key passes in eight appearances, while Italian midfielder Giacomo Calo occupies fourth place with 24 in six appearances for Frosinone.
Roma forward Paulo Dybala completes the top five with 23 key passes, underlining his creative importance to the Italian side. The Argentine also boasts an expected assists figure of 3.68, according to the ranking.
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Other players have also made notable contributions to chance creation early in the campaign.
Toulouse midfielder Cristian Casseres, Angers winger Amine Sbai and Lens forward Florian Thauvin have each recorded 19 key passes, placing them among the leading creators across Europe’s major leagues.
RB Leipzig left-back David Raum has also registered 19 key passes in five appearances, demonstrating his contribution to his team’s attacking play from defence.
Villarreal winger Alberto Moleiro completes the top 10 with 18 key passes. The 23-year-old has also recorded two goals and three assists in eight La Liga appearances, according to the report.
The figures highlight the importance of creative players in the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign, with established stars and emerging talents making their mark across Europe.
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With Yamal and Guler leading the standings, the competition for the season’s most productive chance creators is expected to remain closely watched as the campaign progresses.
The top 10 chance creators unveiled
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – 30 key passes
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) – 28 key passes
Inigo Vicente – 25 key passes
Giacomo Calo (Frosinone) – 24 key passes
Paulo Dybala (Roma) – 23 key passes
Florian Thauvin (Lens) – 19 key passes
David Raum (RB Leipzig) – 19 key passes
Cristian Casseres (Toulouse) – 19 key passes
Amine Sbai (Angers) – 19 key passes
Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) – 18 key passes