UEFA Euro 2024: List of Players with Most Assists after Round 3
The UEFA Euro 2024 has spread its magic all around. The tournament is now heading for its round of 16 fixtures after the competition of the group stages round 3. While a late goal from Italy knocked Croatia out of the competition, Ukraine’s hard-fought draw against Belgium went in vain as they also perished.
A 1-1 draw between Romania and Slovakia proved enough for both sides to qualify for the next round. With these two fixtures, the group stage has come to an end. Here we are going to take a look at the players who have registered the most assists in Euro 2024 so far going into the round of 16.
Top Assists at UEFA Euro 2024 [After Round 3] – Top Six Players
1. Dennis Man
Dennis Man has emerged as one of the most important players for Romania in the Euro 2024 so far. He registered two assists for his nation in their thumping 3-0 victory over Ukraine to set the tone for the remaining group fixtures for them. The 25-year-old right winger currently tops our list for top assists UEFA Euro 2024. The Parma player has shown that in addition to the pace that he possesses on the wings, he’s got the knack for picking up the right pass as well.
2. Ilkay Gundogan
Germany’s captain and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has two assists to his tally in the UEFA Euro 2024 so far. He registered his first assist in his nation’s 5-0 win over Scotland in their opening fixture of the tournament. His second assist came in the following fixture of Germany vs Hungary, which the host nation won 2-0. The 33-year-old also scored in that match.
3. Ante Budimir
Croatia might have seen the exit door from the UEFA Euro 2024 but their center-forward Ante Budimir finds himself on the list of players with the most assists in Euro 2024 so far. The Osasuna player had an assist against Albania in a 2-2 draw, while he registered his second of the tournament in a 1-1 stalemate against Italy in his nation’s final Group B match when his shot deflected off to Luka Modric who scored.
4. Nathan Ake
Netherlands defender Nathan Ake has also two assists to his so far in the Euro 2024. In his side’s 1-2 win over Poland, Ake registered both assists. It is quite notable that the 29-year-old centre-back is finding himself in crucial positions during attacking situations, which not a lot of defensive players have done in the ongoing Euros so far. Ake has been willing to enhance that side of his game too.
5. Juraj Kucka
Juraj Kucka has two assists so far in the UEFA Euro 2024. The central midfielder has stepped in for Slovakia in the ongoing Euros making a significant difference in terms of their on-field performances in the group stage. His one assist came in his nation’s 1-1 draw against Romania, while the second assist came in Slovakia’s 1-0 win over Belgium when his shot towards the goal was initially saved but then deflected towards and turned home by teammate Ivan Schranz.
6. Remo Freuler
Switzerland’s midfielder Remo Freuler also registers his name in our list of players with the most assists after round 3 of the UEFA Euro 2024. The 32-year-old had recorded his first assist against Hungary in a 1-3 win for his nation. His next assist came in the Swiss’ 1-1 draw with Scotland for teammate Xherdan Shaqiri’s goal. Switzerland has qualified for the round of 16.
List of Players with Most Assists at the Euro 2024 – Round 3
Player | Nation | Matches Played | Assists |
Dennis Man | Romania | 3 | 2 |
Ilkay Gundogan | Germany | 3 | 2 |
Ante Budimir | Croatia | 3 | 2 |
Nathan Ake | Netherlands | 3 | 2 |
Juraj Kucka | Slovakia | 3 | 2 |
Remo Freuler | Switzerland | 3 | 2 |
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