Assists (Opta™ criteria) given by Mbappé vs Haaland
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Below is Opta’s interpretation of an assist:
The final touch (pass, pass-cum-shot or any other touch) leading to the recipient of the ball scoring a goal. If the final touch is deflected by an opposition player, the initiator is only given a goal assist if the receiving player was likely to receive the ball without the deflection having taken place. Own goals, directly taken free kicks, direct corner goals and penalties do not get an assist awarded.
Cumulative distribution
Period
Kylian Mbappé
Erling Haaland
Difference
2015/2016
2
0
+2
2016/2017
14
0
+14
2017/2018
33
1
+32
2018/2019
51
6
+45
2019/2020
65
13
+52
2020/2021
81
25
+56
2021/2022
105
34
+71
2022/2023
116
44
+72
2023/2024
136
50
+86
2024/2025
143
56
+87
2025/2026
146
59
+87
Assists type
Compiled using Opta™ data from 2009 to present, for the following competitions:
Bundesliga, Community Shield, EFL Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifier, La Liga, Ligue 1, Norwegian League, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, UEFA Super Cup
