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Gone are the days when only the man applying the finishing touch got all the credit for the goal. In this current age of statistics, we also get to see who played the final pass that led to the goal. Assist providers are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and we are all for it.
After checking out the highest scorers in the history of the European Championship (EURO), we will rightly shed light on the competition’s leading assist providers. Continue reading to meet the five players who have claimed the most assists in EURO history.
Special note: The data set is not complete, as it has only been a couple of decades since we have started tracking assists.
#5 Arjen Robben (Netherlands): 5 Assists
Arjen Robben Celebrating For Netherlands
Kicking off this star-studded list is Netherlands winger Arjen Robben. The majestic ex-right-winger played in nine European Championship matches in his career, scoring once and providing five assists.
Robben, who played for the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, never got to taste European success with Holland. The Netherlands enjoyed their most promising run in EURO 2004, reaching the semi-finals. Unfortunately, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal came out on top in that game, beating the Oranje 2-1.
#4 Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany): 5 Assists
Bastian Schweinsteiger Played In 4 EUROs
During his playing career, Bastian Schweinsteiger served as the engine of the German men’s national team. He dictated the tempo, tidied up at the back, created chances for his teammates, and scored goals. The ex-Bayern Munich man played 18 matches in EUROs, scoring thrice and claiming a nation-high five assists.
Unfortunately, Schweinsteiger never got to lift the coveted trophy during his career. The closest he and his team came was in 2008 when Spain beat them 1-0 in the final.
#3 Cesc Fabregas (Spain): 5 Assists
Cesc Fabregas Won The EUROs Twice
Eclipsing the legendary Andres Iniesta, ex-Spain international…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-06-26 08:06:12
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