Goalscorers get all the glory in soccer. They dominate the headlines after the game, fans cheer for them at the top of their lungs, and each goal pushes their valuation higher. Playmakers — men who set up the goals — do not always get the same treatment, even though sometimes they are equally or more responsible for helping their team win.
In the following section, we will tip our hat to some of the best creators the game has ever seen. Here are the top five players with the most assists in the 21st century:
#5 David Beckham (England): 42 Assists
David Beckham Never Won Anything With England
The only retired player on this star-studded list, David Beckham popped up with 42 assists for England in 115 international fixtures. The master of the bend, who primarily operated on the right side of midfield, also contributed with 17 goals in his career.
Beckham, who represented some of the most iconic soccer clubs, including Manchester United, AC Milan, and Real Madrid, finished his career without winning a single trophy for England. During Beckham’s career, England never crossed the quarter-final hurdle, whether in the European Championship or the World Cup.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 45 Assists
Cristiano Ronaldo Won The EURO In 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely hailed as the best finisher in soccer history. But scoring goals is not the only thing he is good at. The Portugal icon is also an excellent creator, with him lapping up 45 assists in 214 games for Portugal since his debut in August 2003.
Ronaldo scored his 131st international goal in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia last week. It marked the 900th goal of his professional career. No man in history has scored as many. Ronaldo scored his 901st career goal on Sunday, September 8. His late strike took Os Navegadores to a 2-1 victory over Scotland.
Ronaldo won the 2016 UEFA European Championship with Portugal. The captain had to come off in the final due to a knee injury, but his three goals…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-09-09 08:23:04
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