As of 15 September 2026, Ryan Giggs has the most assists in Premier League history with 162. Kevin De Bruyne is next on 119.
Top Premier League assist makers
The official all-time standings are listed below.
| Rank | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Giggs | 162 |
| 2 | Kevin De Bruyne | 119 |
| 3 | Cesc Fàbregas | 111 |
| 4 | Wayne Rooney | 103 |
| 5 | Frank Lampard | 102 |
| 6 | Dennis Bergkamp | 94 |
| 6 | Mohamed Salah | 94 |
| 8 | David Silva | 93 |
| 9 | Steven Gerrard | 92 |
| 10 | James Milner | 90 |
Giggs stands clear at the top, while the chasing group is much tighter.
Why Giggs's mark stands out
An official Premier League article from 2017 said Giggs reached his 162 assists in 632 appearances, at a rate of just under one every four matches. That gives the record extra weight: it was built through sustained output over a very long span.
All-time record and single-season record are different records
The career list measures total accumulation across a player's Premier League years. The seasonal mark captures the highest assist output in one campaign.
| Category | Record | Player |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League all-time assists | 162 | Ryan Giggs |
| Premier League single-season assists | 21 | Bruno Fernandes |
Bruno Fernandes holds the single-season record with 21 assists in 2025/26. The previous benchmark was 20, set by Thierry Henry in 2002/03 and later matched by De Bruyne in 2019/20.
Is there an official award for assists?
Yes. The Premier League gives a Playmaker award to the player with the most assists in a season, and that award started in 2017/18.
That matters because the award is seasonal, while the all-time assist table covers an entire Premier League career. The two ideas are linked, but they are not the same measure.
FAQ
What is the Premier League all-time assist record?
The all-time record is 162 assists, held by Ryan Giggs. That figure comes from the official Premier League historical statistics.
What is the Premier League single-season assist record?
The single-season record is 21 assists by Bruno Fernandes in 2025/26. It moved past the 20 recorded by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Is there an award for the most assists in a Premier League season?
Yes. The Premier League awards the Playmaker prize to the season's top assist provider. It has been given since 2017/18, so it tracks yearly output rather than a full career total.
Who is second on the all-time Premier League assist list?
Kevin De Bruyne is second with 119 assists. That places him closest to the top spot in the current official standings.