Two Super Eagles stars, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon, have made it to the top 50 list of Europe’s top players with the most key passes in the 2024-25 season, according to Eurofootball Rumours.
Iwobi, who plays for Fulham in the Premier League, has registered 46 key passes in 25 games, creating 43 chances and providing three assists. He has also scored seven goals, showcasing his attacking influence.
The midfielder ranks 17th overall in Europe’s key pass rankings, with his vision and creativity making him Nigeria’s most creative force in the final third.
Moses Simon, who plays for Nantes in Ligue 1, sits at number 39 with 40 key passes in 20 games. His creativity has directly led to more goals, with seven assists and five goals this season.
Other players of Nigerian descent, including Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, and Bukayo Saka, also feature in the rankings, representing other nations.
The top spot in the rankings is held by Barcelona’s Raphinha, who has made 69 key passes, followed closely by Villarreal’s Álex Baena and Reims’ Junya Ito.
The rankings only considered players from Europe’s top five leagues: England, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. This means that players like Victor Osimhen, who has been exceptional in Turkey for Galatasaray, and Ademola Lookman, who has impressed in Serie A for Atalanta, were not included.
The rankings highlight the creativity and vision of Nigerian players in Europe’s top leagues, with Iwobi and Simon leading the way for the Super Eagles.
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