Top 10 players with most big chances created in 2024

This list includes some mind-blowing names.

A big chance created is a term used in football analysis to describe a situation when a player provides a clear goal-scoring opportunity to his teammates with a pass, cross, or other form of play. The ability to create goal-scoring chances is one of the most valuable skills a player can possess in football. These players make everyone around them better and allow their teammates to register their names on the scoresheet.

Some of the most creative and intelligent players stood out in this category in 2024. They showed incredible awareness, composure, and vision to give advantage to their team and became a nightmare for their opponents. In today’s list, we will take a look at the top 10 players who created the most big chances in 2024.

This list features some surprising names and some obvious ones. Only the players playing in Europe’s top five leagues will be included and ties will be decided by the fewest minutes played.

10. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg)

Big Chances Created – 19

The Italian International comes in at number 10 on our list. He is a highly intelligent player who can play both as an attacking midfielder and left winger. His set-piece delivery and pinpoint crossing help him in creating many great goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates. He is a dead-ball specialist and can make a decisive pass from anywhere on the pitch.

9. Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona)

Big Chances Created – 20

Girona finished third in LaLiga above Atletico Madrid in the 2023/24 season and manager Míchel deserves huge credit for that. He brought the best out of many players on the team including Miguel Gutiérrez. He played his role of an inverted full-back to perfection in 2024.

He makes intelligent runs from deep and also times them well. As a result, he finds himself in good advanced positions where he can fully use his exceptional passing range and create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.

8. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Big Chances Created – 21

Despite Manchester United’s struggles this year, Bruno Fernandes has continued to be one of their most consistent performers. The club captain is known for his long-range passing and vision. He is Manchester United’s go-to player who makes things happen for them.

He is very versatile and can play many positions. He is not afraid to play the risky pass as he can pull it off on most occasions.

7. Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)

Big Chances Created – 21

On number seven we have FC Barcelona’s prodigy, Lamine Yamal. Despite only being 17, the Spanish winger is one of the most creative players in the world. He has mastered the art of making Trivela passes which helps him in finding his teammates in great positions. The teenager has shown maturity way beyond his years in 2024 and he is only set to improve under the tutelage of Hansi Flick.

Lamine Yamal's 2024 glow up was real 🤯 📈 pic.twitter.com/JuNlpvPivg

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) January 2, 2025

6. Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)

Big Chances Created – 21

Son Heung-min is appreciated by football fans for his electric dribbling and finishing but he is not recognised enough for his vision and crisp passing. He is Tottenham Hotspur‘s all-time highest assist provider and consistently creates chances for his teammates. He excels at reading the game which helps him make the right decisions on the pitch.

5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Big Chances Created – 22

Arguably the best player in the world right now comes in at number five on our list. Salah announced recently that this will be his last season for Liverpool and looking back, you can’t deny his status as one of the greatest players to ever play for this historic club. He is currently the top scorer (17) and assists provider (13) of the Premier League.

Mo Salah is desperate to give the city of Liverpool another Premier League title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/W6I8HbnQnf

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 3, 2025

4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Big Chances Created – 24

Saka has shown remarkable consistency in his entire career so far. He is regarded as one of the best wingers in the world due to his intelligence and decision-making. His effectiveness is phenomenal and he is a threat from set pieces as well.

He is a complete winger who can do almost anything on the pitch and most importantly he is a reference point and a true leader for the Gunners.

3. Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

Big Chances Created – 24

Raphinha is arguably the most improved player of 2024. He was linked with a move away from Barcelona in the summer of 2023. However, he bounced back last year and is now an important part of Hansi Flick’s project.

He mostly operates in the middle or from the left-hand side nowadays and this switch in position has worked wonders for him. Lewandowski has benefited the most from Raphinha’s improvement as he is on the receiving end of most of Raphinha’s incredible passes.

2. Cole Palmar (Chelsea)

Big Chances Created – 25

Cole Palmar had a breakout year at Chelsea in 2024. He was their top goalscorer and also created the most big chances for his teammates. His composure on the ball is commendable and allows him to execute even the most difficult of passes.

His technical ability on the ball is one of the best in the entire league. Palmar is also an intelligent reader of the game as he knows when to keep and release the ball.

1. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Big Chances Created – 28

Despite missing almost the entire second half of the year, Kevin De Bruyne still tops the list. This serves as a reminder that he is operating on a whole different level when compared to others. He rivalled the great Lionel Messi in this matric in recent years but ever since Messi left for the MLS, Kevin De Bruyne has cemented himself as the most creative player in Europe.

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