Top 5 players with Most assists under Guardiola; check the list for Pep’s key creators

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Jehan Mucadum
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Most assists under Guardiola: After seeing the goal-scorers, we look at Guardiola’s key talisman or goal-creators during his managerial run.

Guardiola’s playing style involves plenty of smooth, beautiful football which is pleasing to the eye.

A pinpoint assist, crossfield pass which can thread an entire defence is a sight for the beholder as he weaves his magic through the players.

From Barcelona to Manchester City, Guardiola has consistently found the best creative talent and made them leaders of the team.

Just like goal scorers, assist-makers are an essential part of Guardiola’s management style.

Today, we see the top 5 players with most assists under Pep Guardiola in his career so far.

Raheem Sterling

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Sterling has assisted 40 goals under Pep Guardiola making him one of the most key players in his squad.

Apart from using his pace and quick feet down the flank to trouble defenders, Guardiola ensured Sterling sets up chances with his intelligent play as well.

The Englishman usually found himself in hot-spots from where he could traffic play and provide the key pass to ensure a goal.

Dani Alves

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The Barcelona defender was another key assist-maker under Pep as he assisted 45 goals during his Barcelona time.

Alves made impressive runs down the flank and became more attacking, hereby challenging opposition defenders.

Once Alves went ahead of the last line, he had the skill to find the right player and in a scoring opportunity.

45 assists for Alves showcased why he was one of Pep’s most important players during that reign from 2008-2011.

Xavi

ImageOne of the all-time greats, Xavi secured 48 assists under Guardiola during his time at the FC Barcelona.

The Spaniard was the captain of the side and formed a mesmerizing trio alongside Iniesta and Messi; which was Guardiola’s source of danger.

Xavi, with his astonishing skills and intelligence made it difficult for oppositions to track his runs and silky play.

He regularly set-up goals for the Barcelona-front men with his timely and accurate passes.

Lionel Messi

ImageMessi’s play-maker skills were unleashed and brought to the fore by Pep at Barcelona as he secured 55 assists under his reign.

Lionel Messi remains a wizard as he consistently finds the space, times his runs to perfection when it comes to setting up or scoring goals.

With the likes of Pedro, Henry and other goal-scorers in their ranks, Messi would lay the ball on a plate for them.

Kevin De Bruyne

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The Belgian play-maker and City’s wrecker in chief, De Bruyne has topped this list with a record 86 assists under Pep’s management so far.

De Bruyne has the key to unlock defenses and set-up plays from any part of the pitch. He has been a thorn for several teams as he can land the killer-blow to inflict defeat.

City’s recent successes has been credited to the Belgian magician as he has been at the heart of their title winning campaigns.


       

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