2024 has been a rollercoaster year for Manchester City, with some dazzling football and a few bumps along the way. Despite a difficult run, including a quarter-final Champions League exit and a loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup, City’s squad has still delivered plenty of memorable moments. As expected, Kevin De Bruyne tops the assist chart, but there are some surprising names further down. Here’s the breakdown:
Kevin De Bruyne – 21 assists
Kevin De Bruyne sits comfortably at the top, with a staggering 21 assists. What’s even more impressive is that De Bruyne missed most of the new season due to injury, yet he still finished as the top creator. 18 of his assists came in the second half of the previous season, showing his ability to make an impact even after a long spell on the sidelines.
Bernardo Silva – 10 assists
Despite some dip in form later in the year, Bernardo Silva has been a key player for City, contributing 10 assists.
Rodri – 9 assists
Rodri, known for his defensive contributions, has also been a surprising source of creativity, adding 9 assists to his name in 2024.
Jeremy Doku – 9 assists
Doku’s potential is undeniable, and while his consistency is still a work in progress, his 9 assists in his first full year at City have shown glimpses of his quality.
Matheus Nunes – 7 assists
After a slow start, Matheus Nunes has grown into a key player for City, providing 7 assists despite limited game time.
Phil Foden – 6 assists
Foden’s 2024 was marked more by goals than assists, but he still managed to lay on 6 assists for his teammates.
Savinho – 6 assists
Savinho made a flying start at City with his electrifying skills, earning 6 assists before his form dipped later in the year.
Julian Alvarez – 5 assists
Though Julian Alvarez departed for Atletico Madrid, he still finished 2024 with 5 assists for City, contributing to the team’s success.
Rico Lewis – 5 assists
Rico Lewis has become a mainstay in the starting XI, and his playmaking abilities have been on full display, contributing 5 assists in 2024.
Kyle Walker – 3 assists
Despite his attacking mindset, Walker isn’t known for racking up assists. However, his 3 assists in 2024 were still a solid contribution.
Jack Grealish – 3 assists
Injuries disrupted Jack Grealish’s year, but he still managed 3 assists in 2024.
Josko Gvardiol – 3 assists
Gvardiol, who impressed with 8 goals from left-back, also registered 3 assists in 2024.
Oscar Bobb – 2 assists
Bobb’s early-season promise was cut short by injury, but he still managed 2 assists.
John Stones – 2 assists
John Stones contributed 2 assists, one in a Champions League clash against Real Madrid and another in the FA Cup against Luton Town.
Erling Haaland – 2 assists
Haaland is more famous for his goals, but he still chipped in with 2 assists, including setting up Phil Foden’s hat-trick against Brentford.
Ederson – 1 assist
Ederson, known for his goalkeeping skills, added another assist to his tally with a pinpoint pass to Haaland in a win over Brentford.
Manuel Akanji – 1 assist
Akanji picked up 1 assist in a Champions League victory over Sparta Prague.
Nathan Ake – 1 assist
Ake’s only assist came in the Premier League against Everton, where he set up Haaland.
Mateo Kovacic – 1 assist
Kovacic’s only assist came in a 2024 FA Cup tie against Huddersfield Town.
Ilkay Gundogan – 1 assist
Gundogan’s single assist came in a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
2024 has been a year of ups and downs for Manchester City, but the assists tally clearly shows that De Bruyne is still the main man in terms of creativity, with a few surprising names, like Rodri and Rico Lewis, making big contributions.
