Top Five League Century Assist Rankings: Mkhitaryan, Xavi, and Messi Lead; Olise Pursues New Record

Transfermarkt has compiled the top ten single-season assist rankings for clubs in the top five leagues this century. On this list, Mkhitaryan, Xavi, and Messi are tied for first place, each with a maximum of 32 assists in a single season for their clubs, though Mkhitaryan achieved it with higher efficiency. Now, Bayern Munich's French right-winger Olise is aiming to challenge this record. Olise has already provided 29 assists this season. With Bayern competing in three fronts for titles, they have at least eight more games remaining this season. Olise is only three assists away from the record held by Mkhitaryan and Messi. Given Olise's current hot form, breaking the record of 32 assists in a single season for a top-five league club is highly likely.

Top 10 Single-Season Assist Rankings for Top Five League Clubs This Season: (When assist numbers are equal, the player with fewer total matches ranks higher)

• First: Mkhitaryan / Borussia Dortmund, 32 assists (52 matches), 2015-16 season.
• Second: Xavi / Barcelona, 32 assists (54 matches), 2008-09 season.
• Third: Messi / Barcelona, 32 assists (60 matches), 2011-12 season.
• Fourth: De Bruyne / Manchester City, 31 assists (49 matches), 2022-23 season.
• Fifth: Messi / Barcelona, 31 assists (57 matches), 2014-15 season.
• Sixth: Mata / Chelsea, 30 assists (64 matches), 2025-26 season.
• Seventh: Olise / Bayern Munich, 29 assists (41 matches, ongoing), 2025-26 season.
• Eighth: Özil / Werder Bremen, 29 assists (46 matches), 2009-10 season.
• Ninth: Özil / Real Madrid, 29 assists (54 matches), 2010-11 season.
• Tenth: De Bruyne / Wolfsburg, 28 assists (51 matches), 2014-15 season.