La Liga assist leaders: Lamine Yamal’s 11 assists set the pace

Lamine Yamal is currently operating in a stratosphere of his own. With 11 assists across 28 appearances, the Barcelona prodigy has firmly established himself as the primary creative engine in La Liga. While the race for the top spot remains tight—with just a single assist separating the leader from the chasing pack—Yamal’s output is bolstered by a staggering 16 goals, marking him as the most complete attacking force in the Spanish top flight this season. His ability to balance elite playmaking with ruthless finishing has turned the title race into a showcase of his individual brilliance.

The top 5

The leaderboard is a testament to Barcelona’s overwhelming dominance in the final third, as they occupy four of the top five spots.

1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): 11 assists, 16 goals, 28 apps. His dual-threat capability makes him the most dangerous player in the league, combining high-volume chance creation with clinical finishing. 2. Luis Milla (Getafe): 10 assists, 1 goal, 37 apps. Milla is the ultimate outlier, proving that a high-volume playmaker can thrive even in a side that isn't challenging for the title. 3. Fermín (Barcelona): 9 assists, 6 goals, 30 apps. He has evolved into a vital secondary creator, proving that Barcelona’s midfield depth is the primary reason for their offensive fluidity. 4. A. Güler (Real Madrid): 9 assists, 4 goals, 33 apps. Despite the rotation at the Bernabéu, Güler has carved out a role as Madrid’s most consistent creative spark, showing maturity beyond his years. 5. Pedri (Barcelona): 9 assists, 2 goals, 29 apps. Pedri remains the heartbeat of the Barcelona attack, trading pure goal-scoring numbers for elite-level distribution and tempo control.

Ranks 6-10 + the chasers

The remainder of the top 10 highlights a diverse spread of talent across the league. Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) sits at 6th with 8 assists and 10 goals in 29 appearances, proving to be one of the most efficient wide men in Spain. He is joined at the 8-assist mark by a trio of high-profile names: Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) has 8 assists and 8 goals in 36 games, Dani Olmo (Barcelona) has 8 assists and 7 goals in 33 games, and F. Valverde (Real Madrid) has 8 assists and 5 goals in 33 games. Rounding out the list is M. Rashford (Barcelona), who has 7 assists and 8 goals in 32 appearances. The presence of four Barcelona players in the top 10 underscores a system that prioritizes collective creation over individual reliance.

What it means

The data paints a clear picture of the current tactical landscape: Barcelona is the undisputed creative powerhouse of La Liga. With Yamal, Fermín, Pedri, Olmo, and Rashford all featuring prominently, the club has built an ecosystem where the burden of creation is shared. This "complete creator" profile—players who contribute significantly to both goals and assists—is becoming the gold standard. Luis Milla’s presence at second place is a fascinating anomaly, suggesting that while the league’s elite teams dominate the charts, individual brilliance can still emerge from more defensive-minded setups. Real Madrid’s reliance on Güler and Valverde suggests they are looking for more verticality in their play, contrasting with the possession-heavy approach favored by the Catalan side.

As the season enters its final stretch, the question remains whether anyone can catch Yamal at the summit. With his current trajectory, he is not just chasing the assist title, but potentially the player-of-the-season crown. Can the Madrid contingent close the gap, or will Barcelona’s creative cartel continue to monopolize the top of the charts?