Top 20 Premier League Players with the Most Big Chances Created in History

The 20 Premier League Players With the Most Big Chances Created Since Records Began

As football evolves, managers increasingly rely on data to refine their tactics and improve results. Metrics such as xG, progressive passes, and xG against are now commonplace in football discussions, as innovative coaches like Pep Guardiola and Xabi Alonso reshape the sport.

One rising statistic is big chance creation, which sheds light on the quality of attacking opportunities. While goals and assists have long been tracked, the ability to create high-quality chances is now widely appreciated.

Here, GIVEMESPORT highlights the top 20 Premier League players with the most big chances created in history.

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20-16

Kieran Trippier, James Ward-Prowse, Dwight McNeil, Eden Hazard, Willian
The list begins with set-piece specialists Trippier and Ward-Prowse. Renowned for their dead-ball skills, they’ve been instrumental in creating chances, with Ward-Prowse’s inclusion particularly notable given his years at relegation-threatened Southampton.

Joining them are Everton’s Dwight McNeil, who excelled as Burnley’s primary creator, and Chelsea icon Eden Hazard, who helped secure two Premier League titles. Hazard’s former teammate Willian, who also played for Arsenal and Fulham, edges him out with one additional big chance created.

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15-11

Juan Mata, Marc Albrighton, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Pascal Groß, Harry Kane
Juan Mata and Marc Albrighton tie for 14th with 70 big chances each. Mata, known for his technical brilliance, and Albrighton, a key figure in Leicester City’s miraculous title win, showcased different paths to creative excellence.

Gylfi Sigurdsson thrived at Swansea and Everton after a rocky start at Spurs, while Pascal Groß shone at Brighton, remaining a pivotal player until his move to Borussia Dortmund. Harry Kane, known as one of the Premier League’s best scorers, evolved into a complete forward, frequently creating opportunities for teammates.

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10-6

Andy Robertson, Raheem Sterling, Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min, Bruno Fernandes
Kicking off the top 10 is Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, a standout left-back and key part of the club’s dominant full-back duo. Raheem Sterling follows, largely due to his prolific years with Manchester City.

Christian Eriksen made his mark at Spurs, where he and Son Heung-min often supported Kane as creative forces. Bruno Fernandes ranks sixth despite joining the league a decade after the data collection began, underscoring his extraordinary ability to create chances in a struggling Manchester United side.

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5-1

Riyad Mahrez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, David Silva, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne
Riyad Mahrez dazzled at Leicester before cementing his legacy at Manchester City. Fourth place belongs to Trent Alexander-Arnold, the revolutionary Liverpool right-back, whose tally of 116 could be his final contribution if reports of a Real Madrid move are true.

David Silva, one of the league’s most technically gifted players, claims third, followed closely by Mohamed Salah in second. However, both trail Kevin De Bruyne, whose creative brilliance puts him in a league of his own.

Statistics courtesy of the Premier League, accurate as of December 29, 2024.