Top five players with most assists in the FIFA World Cup

• Assists have recently gained popularity in modern football, with some considering them as important as goals
• It is challenging for a footballer to go alone to the post and secure a point for the team. As a result, assistance is vital
• Pele is the footballer with the most assists in the World Cup, followed by Messi, who would lead if we considered active players

Football is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with billions of people following it.

Various leagues have enhanced the beauty and excitement of the sport. However, the World Cup has its allure because it only happens every four years. The gap is a little long, but it adds to the tournament spectacle.

Players do their best to make their teams win the trophy. Here is a list of the most assists in the FIFA World Cup,

which helped teams win spectacularly.

Only a few players have a track record of assisting other players in scoring goals. The top five players with the most assists in the FIFA World Cup are listed below.

5. Toni Kroos (Germany) – 4 assists

Toni Kroos has 4 assists in the FIFA World Cup. Photo: MARCA

Real Madrid’s midfield guru has appeared in three World Cups. Kroos sat out most of the 2010 World Cup and was eliminated in the semifinals against Spain.

Kroos, on the other hand, made an immediate impact in the 2014 World Cup.

Germany easily defeated Portugal 4-0, with Kroos contributing two assists, but this was not their best victory. In the semifinals, Germany humiliated Brazil 7-1.

Kroos had two goals and an assist against Brazil. Overall, the German midfielder has four assists, all of which came during the 2014 World Cup. He was even named IFFHS Playmaker of the Year in 2014.

4. Juan Cuadrado (Colombia) – 5 assists

Juan Cuadrado has 5 assists in the FIFA World Cup same with fellow Colombian James Rodriguez. Photo: Eurosport

Over the years, the Colombian winger has built quite a name for himself. Cuadrado is a very flexible player who can play as a winger and midfielder due to his speed and dribbling abilities.

Cuadrado has a straightforward approach to the game, which, combined with his extremely good decision-making abilities, earns him a spot on this list. In the World Cup, he has five assists.

Like many other players on the list, the Colombian excelled at the 2014 World Cup. He had three assists in two group stage matches and one in the Round of 16 against Uruguay.

However, his team was defeated in the quarter-finals by Brazil.

3. James Rodriguez (Colombia)- 5 assists

Colombian James Rodriguez has only one assist less then Messi in the FIFA World Cup. Photo: ndia Shorts

Rodriguez has previously played for major clubs such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The highlight of his career came in 2014 when he was unquestionably the best player in the tournament.

Rodriguez’s sublime volley against Uruguay is one of his best goals ever. Unfortunately, his final goal came against Brazil in a 2-1 defeat that eliminated them from the tournament.

At the 2014 World Cup, Rodriguez was awarded the Golden Boot. In five games, he scored six goals. In three World Cups, the Colombian midfielder has contributed five assists.

2.Lionel Messi (Argentina)-6 assists

Lionel Messi has provided 6 assists for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup which makes him the second player with most assists in the tournament. Photo: Goal.com

Messi’s inclusion on this list comes as no surprise. Lionel Messi has been named the IFFHS playmaker of the decade.

The Argentine is a fantastic playmaker and goal scorer. The Argentine has the most overall assists in football history.

Lionel Messi has six assists in his four World Cup appearances. Messi’s World Cup experience has been a thrill ride.

Argentina came close to winning the 2014 edition, but Mario Gotze’s goal ended their hopes. Undoubtedly, Messi won the 2014 World Cup golden ball.

1. Pele (Brazil)-10 assists

Pele is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. This is due to his exceptional stature. Only Messi and Ronaldo can compete with the Brazilian legend.

Pele has four World Cup appearances and the most assists (10). He has set numerous incredible records that have yet to be broken. In his first three World Cups, he only had three assists.

However, the Brazilian was in spectacular form at the 1970 World Cup, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists. He also had three assists in two World Cup finals (1958 and 1970), which Brazil won.