Bruno Fernandes has etched his name into Premier League history after equalling the record for the highest number of assists in a single season, joining an elite group of legendary playmakers.
The Premier League has long celebrated its top scorers, but the assist charts reveal another side of football greatness, the creators whose vision and passing shape matches. This season, Fernandes reached 20 assists for Manchester United, matching the long-standing record and underlining his importance to the club’s campaign.
Here Insightlinks looks at seven players who have recorded the most assists in a single Premier League season:
Cesc Fàbregas – 17 and 18 assists
Cesc Fàbregas first made the list in the 2007/08 season with 17 assists while starring for Arsenal. He later returned to the league with Chelsea and delivered an even better campaign in 2014/15, registering 18 assists and helping the Blues to the title.
Frank Lampard – 18 assists
Frank Lampard was central to Chelsea’s dominant 2004/05 title-winning season under José Mourinho. The midfielder combined 18 assists with 13 goals, further cementing his reputation as one of the best midfielders of his era.
Mohamed Salah – 18 assists
Mohamed Salah enjoyed a sensational 2024/25 season for Liverpool, recording 18 assists and 27 goals. His contribution was a major reason the club remained competitive despite their later struggles.
Mesut Özil – 19 assists
Mesut Özil came close to the record in the 2015/16 campaign, ending with 19 assists for Arsenal. Much of his creative brilliance came in the first half of the season, where he was widely praised for his playmaking.
Bruno Fernandes – 20 assists
Fernandes’ 2025/26 campaign has been remarkable. After a slow start with no assists in his first seven matches, the Portuguese midfielder found top form and drove Manchester United’s push for a return to the Champions League. His 20th assist came in a win over Nottingham Forest, placing him level with the all-time record holders.
Thierry Henry – 20 assists
Thierry Henry set the benchmark in the 2002/03 season when he scored 24 goals and added 20 assists for Arsenal, producing one of the most complete individual campaigns in league history.
Kevin De Bruyne – 20 assists
Kevin De Bruyne matched Henry’s record in the 2019/20 season for Manchester City. He reached the milestone in just 35 appearances, confirming his status as one of the greatest creators the Premier League has ever seen.
With one game still left in the season, Fernandes now has the chance to break the record outright and become the sole holder of the Premier League’s single-season assist mark.
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