Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, ranks among Europe’s most effective playmakers in open-play chances created in the 2024/25 season, PUNCH Sports Extra.
Per Squawka, across Europe’s top five leagues – England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France – Iwobi ranks 10th with 58 open-play chances created, a figure that places him alongside some of the most influential attacking talents in world football.
Topping the list is Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who has fashioned 82 chances for teammates in open play. The Egyptian, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s deadliest forwards, continues to blend goal scoring prowess with creativity.
In second place is Michael Olise, whose transfer to Bayern Munich has been vindicated with 72 open-play chances created. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer comes third with 69.
Barcelona dominated the list with Raphinha (66), Pedri (63), and Lamine Yamal (59) all making the top 10. The trio have combined youth and experience to a devastating effect, helping the Catalan side maintain their attacking identity on their course to a 28th league title.
Also included are Manchester United’s creative lynchpin Bruno Fernandes (59) and Dejan Kulusevski (58) of Tottenham Hotspur, who shares the 10th position with Iwobi.
What makes Iwobi’s inclusion in such a distinguished list particularly noteworthy is that he represents a club outside the traditional “big six.” While others on the list operate in title-chasing or Champions League-calibre sides, Iwobi has consistently delivered creative output in a Fulham side currently sitting mid-table.
According to The PUNCH, the 27-year-old has registered 15 goal contributions, nine goals and six assists, in 36 league appearances, already making it his most productive Premier League campaign to date.
His tally includes 12 big chances created, with 124 crosses and 1,330 passes completed, reflecting his multifaceted influence in Fulham’s build-up play.
Despite Fulham’s recent downturn, including a 3–1 loss to Everton over the weekend—their fourth defeat in five matches, Iwobi’s performances have remained a bright spark.
The Cottagers now sit 11th with only two matches remaining, their hopes of European qualification hanging by a thread.
Reacting to the Everton setback, Iwobi acknowledged the team’s inconsistency and urged his teammates to finish the campaign strongly.
“We had a few chances to put away in the first half, which we didn’t capitalise on, and obviously we’re disappointed to concede from set pieces yet again,” he said.
“We’ve been getting points against strong sides, but it’s games like these where we need to get the points that we haven’t been able to.”
Fulham next face a crucial London derby against Brentford, who sit four points above them in eighth place, followed by a tough season finale at home to Manchester City on May 18.
