Goals and assists often grab all the headlines. But what about the player who makes the crucial pass *before* the assist? These individuals are vital connectors in building attacking moves that lead to goals.
To highlight these unsung heroes, here is a list of the Bundesliga professionals who provided the most penultimate passes last season.
- Rank 12: Patrick Wimmer
- Rank 12: Edmond Tapsoba
- Rank 12: Jens Stage
- Rank 12: Harry Kane
- Rank 12: Robin Hack
- Rank 12: Marius Bülter
- Rank 12: Timo Becker
- Rank 5: Florian Wirtz
- Rank 5: Konrad Laimer
- Rank 5: Rasmus Kristensen
- Rank 5: Hugo Ekitiké
- Rank 5: Pascal Groß
- Rank 5: Marvin Ducksch
- Rank 5: Alphonso Davies
- Rank 4: Nadiem Amiri
- Rank 2: Granit Xhaka
- Rank 2: Ritsu Doan
- Rank 1: Joshua Kimmich
Rank 12: Patrick Wimmer
The Wolfsburg player registered 6 penultimate passes, serving as a key creative outlet for VfL.
Rank 12: Edmond Tapsoba
The Leverkusen defender also contributed with 6 penultimate passes, setting up opportunities for his teammates.
Rank 12: Jens Stage
The Bremen midfielder accounted for 6 penultimate passes last season.
Rank 12: Harry Kane
Bayern`s prolific forward isn`t just about scoring and assisting; he also added 6 penultimate passes, showcasing his all-around contribution.
Rank 12: Robin Hack
A key player for Gladbach, Hack provided 6 penultimate passes, supplying his fellow attackers.
Rank 12: Marius Bülter
Beyond his own goal contributions for Hoffenheim, Bülter also recorded 6 penultimate passes.
Rank 12: Timo Becker
While Kiel may not have been the highest-scoring team, Becker features on this list with 6 penultimate passes, putting him alongside some prominent names.
Rank 5: Florian Wirtz
Leverkusen`s highly-rated midfielder was involved in many attacks, contributing 7 penultimate passes in addition to his goals and assists.
Rank 5: Konrad Laimer
Another Bayern player on the list, the Austrian midfielder collected 7 penultimate passes.
Rank 5: Rasmus Kristensen
An important part of Frankfurt`s offensive setup, the Dane recorded 7 penultimate passes last season.
Rank 5: Hugo Ekitiké
Kristensen`s teammate, primarily known for scoring, also showed his creative side with 7 penultimate passes.
Rank 5: Pascal Groß
The Dortmund midfielder, known for his influence in the game`s build-up, played 7 penultimate passes.
Rank 5: Marvin Ducksch
The second Bremen player on this list, Ducksch surpassed his teammate Stage with 7 penultimate passes.
Rank 5: Alphonso Davies
Despite spending time out injured, the Bayern defender still managed to provide 7 penultimate passes.
Rank 4: Nadiem Amiri
A key figure for Mainz, Amiri delivered 8 penultimate passes last season.
Rank 2: Granit Xhaka
Leverkusen`s influential midfielder underscores his importance by delivering an impressive 10 penultimate passes.
Rank 2: Ritsu Doan
Sharing the second spot with Xhaka, the Freiburg player also reached double digits with 10 penultimate passes.
Rank 1: Joshua Kimmich
Topping the list as the ultimate provider of the pass before the assist, the Bayern star contributed a leading 11 penultimate passes last season.
