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Most World Cup assists of all time

Official FIFA/Opta statistics. Assists before 1966 are unofficial.

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At a glance

Lionel Messi leads with 12 assists. 4 assists ahead of Diego Maradona (8) — a comfortable lead. The list has 10 entries, from 12 at the top down to 4 at the bottom. The top 5 average 7.6 assists per entry. The leader comes from Argentinië.

  1. 1
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2006–2026 (actief) + WK2026 (+4)

    12
    assists
  2. 2
    Diego MaradonaArgentinië

    1982–1994

    8
    assists
  3. 3
    PeléBrazilië

    1958–1970

    6
    assists
  4. 3
    Thomas MüllerDuitsland

    2010–2022

    6
    assists
  5. 3
    Grzegorz LatoPolen

    1974–1982

    6
    assists
  6. 6
    Wesley SneijderNederland

    2010

    5
    assists
  7. 6
    DungaBrazilië

    1990–1998

    5
    assists
  8. 6
    BebetoBrazilië

    1994–1998

    5
    assists
  9. 6
    Mesut ÖzilDuitsland

    2010–2014

    5
    assists
  10. 10
    Dennis BergkampNederland

    1994–1998

    4
    assists
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most World Cup assists of all time"?
Lionel Messi is number 1 with 12 assists.
What is the top 3 of "Most World Cup assists of all time"?
The top 3: 1. Lionel Messi (12 assists), 2. Diego Maradona (8 assists), 3. Pelé (6 assists).
How many assists does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 12 assists.

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