When judging a player’s creativity, we often look at the number of assists he has provided. But it doesn’t always paint the whole picture. No matter how great the final ball is, it needs finishing. In other words, the final ball ultimately depends on the ability of the scorer.
Meanwhile, the opportunities created are a much more self-sufficient statistic. This tells you how creative a player is as an individual, by how many goal-scoring opportunities (shots that don’t end up in the back of the net) he creates for his teammates. In the list below, we take a look at the five most creative players in the Premier League, and how many chances they have devised since the start of the 2024-25 season. Let’s get started!
5th place Dwight McNeil (Everton): 30 chances created
Starting the list is Everton left winger Dwight McNeil, who has created an impressive 30 chances in 11 Premier League appearances. McNeil, 25, has also emerged as one of the team’s most influential players, creating eight big chances, providing three assists and scoring three goals.
The England U21 star was in top form against Crystal Palace on Matchday 6. He scored an excellent assist to give the Toffees a 2–1 win over the Eagles.
4th Cole Palmer (Chelsea): 32 chances created
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has undoubtedly been the best creator this season. A magician in the final third, the 2023-24 Premier League Young Player of the Year has created 32 chances in 12 Premier League games. The Englishman is also Chelsea’s main goal contributor, scoring seven goals and providing five assists so far. Without his timely intervention, Chelsea would not have finished third in the Premier League standings.
Palmer produced a jaw-dropping performance in the Matchday 6 meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion. He scored four goals in the Blues’ 4-2 win over the Seagulls.
3rd place Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): 32 chances created
Arsenal’s poster boy Bukayo Saka has emerged as the team’s most consistent creator, creating 32 chances in the Premier League this season. The right winger has scored four goals and provided a league-high eight assists in 11 appearances in England’s top flight this season. He also created an impressive 14 big chances for his teammates.
Saka performed at his best in the 7th match against Southampton. He scored once and provided two assists, helping the Gunners to a 3–1 win over the Saints.
2nd place: Andreas Pereira (Fulham): 32 chances created
Fulham’s attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira ranks second, having created 32 chances in 12 Premier League games. The 28-year-old also created two great chances, delivered 19 accurate long balls, completed six shots and scored one goal.
Pereira had an outstanding performance, scoring a goal in the 7th match against Manchester City. But none of that mattered in the end as the Cityzens flexed their muscles and came away with a 3-2 win.
1st place: Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham Hotspur): 33 chances created
At the top sits Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski. He has created an incredible 33 chances in 12 Premier League games since the start of the 2024-25 season. The talented and versatile midfielder also created six big chances, played four through balls, provided three assists and scored two goals.
Kulusevski was at his best in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 win over Manchester United in late September. The 24-year-old not only scored an outstanding goal against the Red Devils, but also created a whopping nine chances in the 90 minutes, tormenting defenders from start to finish.
