The Premier League boasts some of the best players in world football, but who has been the best passer in England’s top-flight this season?
Top 5 Passers In The Premier League (2023/24)
Based off Accurate Passes Per Game (SofaScore)
5. Axel Disasi – Chelsea (75.5)
Coming in at fifth is Chelsea defender, Axel Disasi, who was one of several signings the Blues made in the summer transfer window – joining from Monaco in a £38.7m deal.
Making 11 appearances, the Frenchman has averaged 75.5 accurate passes per match and boasts an impressive 92% accuracy.
Unfortunately for the Blues, their form in the Premier League has been less impressive, as they sit 11th in the table and 11 points away from the top four.
4. Ruben Dias – Manchester City (76.9)
The first Manchester City player on the list (surprise surprise there’s a few) is Portuguese defender, Ruben Dias, who continues to lead the backline for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The 26-year-old has been a key member of City’s side over recent years, winning the Premier League each year since signing in September 2020.
Averaging 76.9 accurate passes per match, Dias allows Manchester City to dominate possession and impose their relentless attacks.
93% of the former Benfica defender’s passes have been accurate this season, which is why he ranks so highly in the Premier League list.
3. Manuel Akanji – Manchester City (78.2)
Another Manchester City player takes up third spot, as Manuel Akanji averages 78.2 passes per match and his new role in the midfield may be key to this.
Pep Guardiola’s system means a central defender drops into midfield whilst in possession, a role John Stones mastered last season.
However, with the Englishman’s recent struggles due to injury, Akanji has been utilised in the role and his 94% passing accuracy is a key indicator of why Pep chose the Swiss defender.
2. Rodri – Manchester City (94.1)
The third, and final, Manchester City player on this list is Spanish midfielder, Rodri – who has been lauded as one of City’s most important players.
Averaging a staggering 94.1 passes per game (just under 20 more than third place), Rodri’s ability to dictate a game and give City a calming presence in midfield has proved crucial.
The Spaniard has averaged a passing accuracy percentage of 94 and in the three matches he missed though suspension, City did not pick up a single win.
1. Lewis Dunk – Brighton (95.1)
Ranking as the best passer in the Premier League is Brighton’s, Lewis Dunk, who averages a whopping 95.1 passes per match for the Seagulls.
Roberto De Zerbi has brought an attractive and free-flowing brand of football to the south coast, meaning his defenders are required to make a huge amount of passes.
The Seagulls qualified for the Europa League after a sixth placed finish last season and have qualified for the round of 16 already.
The England international has a passing accuracy of 92% and is statistically the best passer in the Premier League so far.
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