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Assists (Opta™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in national cups in the 2017-2018 season

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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

PeriodKylian MbappéErling HaalandDifference
2017000
201830+3

Assists type

Compiled using Opta™ data from 2009 to present, for the following competitions:

Distribution by calendar year

PeriodKylian MbappéErling HaalandDifference
20170
20183+3
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
PSG 5 4 3 0.80 0.60 1.40
Totals 5 4 3 0.80 0.60 1.40
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé 26 years, 8 months, 4 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Molde FK 6 2 0 0.33 0.00 0.33
Totals 6 2 0 0.33 0.00 0.33
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland 25 years, 1 month, 3 days

Last games:

French Cup · Final
Les Herbiers vs PSG
Les Herbiers 0-2 PSG
 
Mbappé, 86′
 
08-05-2018
Norwegian Football Cup · Semifinals
Molde FK vs Lillestrom
Molde 0-3 Lillestrom
Haaland, 36′
 
 
21-09-2017