Napoli, De Bruyne joins top 5 midfield assist-makers in Champions League | OneFootball

Kevin De Bruyne continues to write important chapters in his European career. With 27 assists provided in the Champions League, the Belgian midfielder has surpassed legendary figures like Zinedine Zidane and Andrés Iniesta, climbing the rankings of the best assist-makers in the history of the competition. This statistic is reported by SportMediaset, highlighting how the number of his creations places him fifth among the most prolific midfielders for decisive final passes.

Champions League, De Bruyne climbs the assist-makers ranking: surpasses Zidane and Iniesta

Only four players boast more impressive numbers: Ryan Giggs, with 41 assists, remains the undisputed leader; followed by Ángel Di María with 38, David Beckham with 36, and Xavi with 31. De Bruyne, therefore, joins an exclusive club of players capable of combining vision, precision, and consistency at the highest European level. It’s no coincidence that the Belgian has become a mainstay first for Manchester City, an indispensable piece for Pep Guardiola, and then for Antonio Conte. The statistics confirm him not only as a scorer, but above all as a creator of play: every pass, every through ball, and every cross can turn into a goal-scoring opportunity.

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