Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal leads Europe’s major leagues in key passes this season, outpacing established stars from Roma, Real Madrid, and other top clubs. The 19-year-old winger tops the chart with 30 key passes across La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the Premier League in 2026-27.
Yamal’s creative numbers reflect his broader impact for Barcelona, where he ranks second for goal contributions, joint second for goals and assists, and is one of the best dribblers in Europe. His ability to set up teammates puts him ahead of many midfielders and forwards from Europe’s top competitions.
Close behind Yamal is Real Madrid’s Arda Guler, who has registered 28 key passes. The Turkey international plays in a more advanced role than Luka Modric and has shown a capacity for delivering killer passes and dangerous set pieces. Despite his creativity, Guler has only two assists, suggesting Madrid’s forwards have struggled to convert his chances.
Roma’s Paulo Dybala also features prominently with 23 key passes. The Argentine forward leads the five major leagues for expected assists, with a total of 3.68 xA, and has seen four of his created chances converted into goals. Dybala’s creative output surpasses that of Argentina’s current playmaker Nico Paz, highlighting his ongoing influence despite Lionel Messi’s retirement.
In La Liga, Inigo Vicente has emerged as a surprising figure in chance creation. The 28-year-old Spaniard, who spent much of his career in the second tier, has made 25 key passes in eight appearances for his current club. Similarly, Giacomo Calo, a 29-year-old Italian midfielder playing for Frosinone, has registered 24 key passes in six Serie A games after years in Italy’s lower leagues.
Other notable names include Villarreal’s Alberto Moleiro, with 18 key passes in eight La Liga matches, showing promise in his second season after moving from Las Palmas. Florian Thauvin is another standout, producing 19 key passes in six Ligue 1 appearances for Lens and contributing three goals and four assists, continuing his fine form after a less impactful spell at Newcastle United.
RB Leipzig’s David Raum has made an impact from left-back with 19 key passes in just five Bundesliga games. Raum’s offensive qualities should fit well under Jurgen Klopp’s system at Liverpool, where he recently transferred. Ligue 1 also features two creative midfielders among the leaders: Cristian Casseres of Toulouse and Amine Sbai of Angers, both with 19 key passes, ranking among the division’s most productive chance creators.
This list underlines the presence of established stars alongside lesser-known players making the most of their opportunities in 2026-27. Yamal’s position at the top confirms his status as one of Europe’s most influential young talents this season.
According to Planet Football.
