Mbappé Dominates La Liga Playmaking: The Open-Play Chance Creator Leaderboard
12 February 2026
Open-play Creators Take Center Stage in La Liga
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid's star forward, sits atop La Liga this season as the leading creator of open-play chances, ahead of his closest rivals, Lamine Yamal and Vinícius Júnior, according to a Squawka stat published on Thursday.
Mbappé leads with 52 open-play chances created, followed by Yamal on 50 and Vinícius Júnior with 41.
Top Ten Open-Play Creators
Pedri is fourth with 38 chances, level with Arda Güler (Real Madrid) in fifth. Pablo Fornals is sixth on 36, with Antony tied for seventh on 33. Julián Álvarez and Dani Olmo are eighth and ninth on 33 and 32, respectively, while Jude Bellingham sits tenth on 30.
The list also highlights the spread of playmaking across clubs, underscoring Mbappé’s standout season as a creator beyond mere goals. Source: Squawka, with Getty Images as the image credit.
This snapshot reminds us that in football, a great pass can be more entertaining than a sycamore tree—definitely shadier, but with better results.
Punchline time: If creativity were a passport, Mbappé would already have a golden visa. And if assists were currency, he’d be the bank manager—always opening doors before you even knock.
