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Most Assists in Premier League 2024/25: Salah Leading the Assist Race So Far

If there is something more important than goals, it is the breakthrough which sees the ball into the back of the net. Every team loves the one in the squad who can make things happen. Even on screen, when you see the player has received the ball, you think that they will be the one who will make a clever pass in between the lines.

As we head back to the club fixtures, we will take a look at the folks with the most assists in the Premier League 2024/25 so far. Will the top 5 maintain the numbers by the end of the season? Only time will tell. But, for now, these are some of the most valuable players in the League who are leading the assist tally.

Top players with 2024/25 Premier League most assists

PlayerClubCountryAssists
Mohamed SalahLiverpoolEgypt17
Bukayo SakaArsenalEngland10
Mikkel DamsgaardBrentfordDenmark10
Antonee RobinsonFulhamSweden10
Son Heung-MinTottenham HotspurSouth Korean9
Bruno Fernandes Man United Portugal 9
Anthony Elanga Nott Forest Swedan8
Jacob MurphyNewcastle United England8
Cole PalmerChelsea England7
Table: Top players with 2024/25 Premier League most assists

Mohamed Salah – 17

Mo Salah
Mohamed Salah (Image Credits:@LFC/X)

Liverpool talisman has climbed up to first place in providing assists in the Premier League following his stunning performances, Mohamed Salah scored a goal and bagged an assist in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa and Man City respectively, while also assisting in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Gameweek 28.

He proving time and again that, regardless of his ageing and contractual situation the Egyptian International is still leading the Reds towards another incredible season challenging for the League title.

The 32-year-old winger has now amassed 17 assists in all 29 league appearances under Arne Slot, making himself the player with the most assists in the 2024/25 season in the English top flight.

Bukayo Saka – 10

Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka for Arsenal (Image credit:@OfficialFPL/X)

Arsenal’s very own Bukayo Saka is leading the charts as he has the most assists in the Premier League this season. For a couple of seasons now, the Gunners have been so close yet so far from the trophy. Fans believe that Arteta will bring the glory back to the Emirates Stadium. And one of his strongest soldiers for this task is none other than Saka.

Gliding through the flanks, he is appreciated throughout the League for his presence in the game. Whether it is with scoring or assists, you will see Saka being the main man in every build-up. It is no wonder why he is leading the 2024/25 Premier League most assists with 10 at 2nd place.

Since December, Saka has been absent for Arsenal due to injury, will the Englishman get the G/A numbers up, which will see their team at the top, or the large amount of European fixtures will be a massive burden? We will get the answers in the field. The winger has been sidelined due to injury and has not played any league games for his club.

Also Read: Premier League Top Scorers 2024/25: Salah on Track to Win Another Golden Boot

Mikkel Damsgaard – 10

Mikkel Damsgaard
Mikkel Damsgaard for Brentford (Twitter)

This season, the 24-year-old playmaker of Brentford has turned up for his club producing 10 Premier League assists in 29 league matches and also netting two goals. He has been a key player for Thomas Frank’s side, who are currently in the middle of the table at 11th position.

The Danish midfielder grabbed two assists most recently, when the Bees handed a 4-0 defeat to the Foxes. He is third in terms of creating the most assists in the league alongside Saka and Antonee Robinson respectively.

FAQ’s

Who leads the Premier League 2024/25 in assists?

Mo Salah leads the Premier League 2024/25 in assists.

How are assists counted in the Premier League?

To give the simplest explanation, an assist is awarded to the player who makes the final pass or touch before a goal is scored.

Is there an award for most assists in the Premier League?

Yes. There is an award called Premier League Playmaker of the Season for most assists.