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9. Thomas Muller

Thomas Muller seems to go under the radar when it comes to talking about some of the best footballers in the world. He is an intelligent player who utilizes spaces in the attacking third and has an innate ability to read the game. The German attacker has been one of the top creators in world football in the past few seasons, and the current season is no different.

The 32-year-old forward has assisted in 13 Bundesliga goals in 17 matches, and he is well on his way to challenging the previous record of 21 assists set by himself in the 2019/2020 season. Muller has contributed to 22 goals in 23 appearances.

8. Erling Haaland

Erling Braut Haaland’s 2021/2022 season had a flying start but got interrupted by a hip flexor injury for almost two months. However, it is a testament to his talent and performances that he still features in this list.

Borussia Dortmund’s forward is a goal-scoring machine. He is at 16 goals and four assists for Dortmund in just 14 appearances thus far.

7. Trent Alexander Arnold

Jurgen Klopp’s system relies heavily on his fullbacks to create opportunities in the attacking third, and Trent Alexander Arnold is one of the best in his position. He improved on his numbers of two goals and nine assists last season with two goals and ten assists so far, and we still have more than half a season to go. England’s number one right-back is also completing 3.2 key passes per 90 in Premier League, which is just exceptional, really.