Top five players with most assists in Champions League history

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) gives the fans some of the best matches to witness. The number of competitive, well-matched teams vying to be crowned European champions is what makes this tournament so thrilling.

Despite the fact that goals win games, fans often overlook the role assist-providers play in the game.

In this article, we will examine a few of the leading UEFA Champions League assist providers.

5. David Beckham (38)

The current Inter Miami owner is well-versed in the sport in which he invests currently. The legendary "Bend it Like Beckham" star also had a fantastic career in the UCL. Before retiring, the former England player was able to record 38 assists.

4. Angel Di Maria (40)

The Argentinian is one of the most prolific players to have played the game. He's made 111 Champions League appearances and has 40 assists. He won the title once in 2014 playing for Real Madrid. He contributed five assists and three goals during that season.

He had his best season in the competition with PSG in 2019–20, scoring three goals and dishing out seven assists. His performances were instrumental in assisting them reach the final.

3. Lionel Messi (45)

The Champions League assists chart also pits Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo against each other, as is the case with any notable record or competition. Messi is a legendary player who has won this competition four times, all while playing for FC Barcelona. Messi is no longer in the European scene and currently plays for Inter Miami.

With 125 goals in 155 games, Messi is second only to Ronaldo in terms of goals scored. He and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema both hold the record for scoring in 17 straight seasons.

2. Ryan Giggs (45)

Ryan Giggs was probably the best midfielder of his era. He is a legend of Manchester United and one of the few players to have played for just one team during their career. He played for the Red Devils until 2014 after making his debut in 1991. In his 145 Champions League appearances, he contributed 45 assists.

The Welshman played a key role in helping Manchester United win two Champions League and 13 Premier League titles. The midfield player was also the first to score in 16 straight Champions League seasons.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (48)

The UEFA Champions League and Cristiano Ronaldo’s records are well-known. In terms of appearances, goals, and assists, the Portuguese legend is at the top of the charts. In 183 appearances, he has scored a record number of goals and provided 48 assists. He has won the UCL five times: once with Manchester United and a staggering four times with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

After his transfer to Al-Nassr, Ronaldo just like Messi is far away from the European football scene.

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