In football conversations nowadays, How many assists does De Bruyne have comes up almost as often as “who’s the best passer alive?” The short answer: Kevin De Bruyne has racked up 119 assists in the Premier League, placing him second in the all-time league assists list behind Ryan Giggs. Beyond that, in all competitions for Manchester City, he has contributed 177 assists before his move away. BraeckBall will walk you through the details, including his club, international, and overall numbers that define his legacy.
Premier League assists: what the records show
De Bruyne is not just another creative midfielder — in the English Premier League, he’s among the greatest ever.
- He has 119 Premier League assists — the second-highest total in Premier League history.
- He reached 100 Premier League assists in just 237 matches, which is the fastest any player has ever done so. er League)
This places him above players like Cesc Fàbregas, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard in terms of creative output per game in England’s top flight. His ratio is remarkable: making assists almost every couple-of-matches consistently over many years.
Club assists in all competitions
While the Premier League stats are the headline, De Bruyne’s contribution across all competitions truly underlines how prolific he has been.
- For Manchester City, in all matches (including Premier League, Champions League, domestic cups etc.), he has contributed 177 assists.
- One of his top seasons came in 2022-23, when City claimed the treble and De Bruyne reportedly registered 29 assists in all competitions for the club — a career-high single-season mark.
These figures show that while the Premier League is where he’s most visible, his creativity in Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and other matches has added major value to his clubs.
Career totals: club + international + cross-league
If you widen the lens to include his time in Germany (VfL Wolfsburg), Belgium, and now Italy, plus his international work with Belgium, the totals get even more impressive — but harder to pin down exactly, because assist statistics vary in coverage and reliability across leagues and competitions.
- In a combined tally for Bundesliga, the Premier League, and Serie A, one source puts him at 150 assists.
- Another data provider (FootyStats) lists his career in major club + international matches (excluding friendlies) at around 249 assists across 625 matches.
- Also, combining his goals and assists across big European leagues, StatMuse records about 246-247 goal contributions over his club career in top leagues. atMuse)
Because some leagues/competitions don’t officially track assists (or track them differently), there is a margin of error. But even the conservative figures confirm De Bruyne as among the elite passers of his generation.
Assists at international level with Belgium
While most of his assists have come at club level, De Bruyne’s contributions for Belgium are noteworthy.
- He has picked up a good number of assists for Belgium in competitive matches: qualifiers, European Championships, World Cups etc. (Exact current total depends on counting method and source.)
- International coverage of assists is patchier than club stats, but he is often among the top creators for Belgium in recent years.
Why these assist numbers matter
Assists are more than just secondary stats. They tell you how a player impacts build-up, creativity, chances, and how often teammates finish what he starts. For De Bruyne:
- Being the fastest to 100 PL assists shows consistency.
- High all-competition assist rates signal his influence in high-pressure matches.
- His ability to deliver both in domestic and European games shows adaptability: tight vs wide, ends of matches, set pieces etc.
For fans, analysts, and clubs, the assist totals define part of his footballing fingerprint — the creative engine of teams, not merely a scorer of goals.
Common misconceptions & caveats
Before you quote these numbers:
- Assist definitions vary by competition. What counts as an assist in the Premier League or Champions League may not in other leagues.
- Some sources include secondary assists, some only direct assists.
- Assists in friendlies or non-official matches are often excluded.
- Because De Bruyne just moved clubs recently, some stats sources are still updating his numbers in Serie A, which may slightly change his cross-league totals.
Conclusion
How many assists does De Bruyne have? In the Premier League alone he has 119 assists, making him second-all-time. Across all competitions for Manchester City he amassed 177 assists, and when you include his time in Germany, Italy, and his international work, the broader career total ranges somewhere between 150-250+, depending on what you include. BraeckBall believes these numbers aren’t just stats — they tell the story of a midfielder who has shaped games like few in modern football.
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