- Center forwards require support, and in 2023–2024, these Premier League players have been the best in the league in creating opportunities.
- We’ve examined the Premier League players who are leading the way in chances created this season, from set-piece specialists to creative passers who can open up defenses with cutting passes.
- It’s a little surprise that Manchester United’s captain,Bruno Fernandes, has only contributed seven assists considering that he has generated the most opportunities in the Premier League this season—99.
Center forwards require support, and in 2023–2024, these Premier League players have been the best in the league in creating opportunities.
We’ve examined the Premier League players who are leading the way in chances created this season, from set-piece specialists to creative passers who can open up defenses with cutting passes.
It’s a little surprise that Manchester United’s captain,Bruno Fernandes, has only contributed seven assists considering that he has generated the most opportunities in the Premier League this season—99.
Andreas Pereira – 80 (Fulham)
Brazilian star Andreas Pereira currently plays for Premier League club Fulham. Photo/ Goal
Andreas Pereira, who spent his time at Manchester United on loan, finally settled down at Fulham.
After more than ten years on the Manchester United roster, the 28-year-old never quite fit in, but under Marco Silva, he has established himself as a key member of the Fulham team. Pereira, who signed a £10 million contract when the team was promoted to the Premier League in 2022, personally contributed to ten goals as the Cottagers maintained their top-flight standing for one additional season.
This time around, Pereira has already equaled that number with three goals and seven assists. He was sixth in the league with 80 chances created, ahead of players like Phil Foden, Mohamed Salah, and Kieran Trippier. Six years after making his 2018 debut, his performance has earned him a return to the Brazil team.
Bukayo Saka – 82 (Arsenal)
Bukayo Saka. Photo/Sky Sports
The young star from Arsenal is still growing into one of Europe’s best wide players. Saka has been outstanding as Mikel Arteta’s club has made another run at winning the title after taking home the PFA Young Player of the Year award the previous season.
The 22-year-old is getting close to recording 10+ goals and 10+ assists for the second straight Premier League season. He also had an impressive Champions League campaign, contributing to eight goals in nine games to help Arsenal advance to the quarterfinals.
Pascal Gross – 90 (Brighton)
In recent seasons, Pascal Gross has gone to great lengths to maintain preconceived notions about German efficiency.
The Brighton midfielder has been an incredible addition to a Seagulls team that has recently made a number of outstanding additions. Only Ollie Watkins has more league assists than him, having signed with Brighton for a meager £3 million from Ingolstadt in 2018. He has now amassed 45 assists for Brighton, including a career-high 10 in the Premier League this season.
A consistently overlooked talent, 32 years old, has made his breakthrough into the German national team. This summer, he hopes to play for Julian Nagelsmann’s team as they participate in a European Championship on home territory.
Martin Odegaard – 91 (Arsenal)
Captain Martin Odegaard leads at Arsenal in chances created. Photo/ NewsBytes.
The second player on our list, Martin Odegaard of Arsenal, has set the bar high for creating opportunities this season.
The Norwegian is a master of the press and sets the tone for Arsenal both when the ball is in and out of possession. The 24-year-old is leading the top five leagues in Europe this season in terms of open-play opportunities produced (78), through balls (34), successful through balls (13), and passes into the penalty area (162).
His enormous impact on Arsenal may result in a Premier League title victory.
Bruno Fernandes – 99 (Manchester United)
Bruno Fernandes scored a brace against Sheffield United. Photo/ Goal
It is no secret that Bruno Fernandes divides opinion, yet his sheer amount of hits is unimaginable.
The Manchester United captain has led his peers in opportunities created even in a season that will be viewed as at worst poor. This season, Fernandes has generated 140 opportunities across all competitions, including 99 in the Premier League.
No player in the top five leagues in Europe has amassed more than the Portugal international, who has created an incredible eighteen goal-scoring opportunities in just his past two games.
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