Published 18:40 IST, June 9th 2020
Thomas Muller creates history as he rewrites Bundesliga's single-season assists record
Bayern Munich mainstay Thomas Muller now officially holds the record for the highest number of assists (20) in a single Bundesliga season.
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Bayern Munich ace Thomas Muller w officially holds record of most number of assists registered in a single season in Bundesliga. 30-year-old German nicked his 20th assist of season during Bayern Munich's Matchday 30 win against Bayer Leverkusen. Man City's Kevin De Bruyne was previous holder of record after he provided 19 assists in 2014-15 season while playing for Wolfsburg. RB Leipzig's Emil Fosberg matched Kevin De Bruyne's record of 16 assists in 2016-17 season.
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Muller assists record: Muller delivery service
Thomas Muller assists record: German makes history with new Bundesliga record
Thomas Muller was leading charts with 18 assists heading into Leverkusen clash. Thomas Muller n successfully set up Leon Goretzka and Robert Lewandowski to become record holder. Muller has featured in all 30 games for Bayern Munich this season, but German assist king will miss ir Matchday 31 clash due to suspension. Thomas Muller cemented assists record in Bayern Munich's 5-0 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf last week. Thomas Muller marked his 18th assist of season against Düsseldorf, a number Bundesliga player reached before Matchday 29 since data collection began in 1992-93.
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Thomas Muller assists record: Change in manrs working to Muller's benefit
arrival of Hansi Flick at helm has seemingly boosted Thomas Muller's form this season. German has been directly involved in more goals (22) than any ar Bayern Munich player since Hansi Flick was named head coach in vember 2019. Thomas Muller has racked up seven goals and 15 assists since Hansi Flick's was handed reins.
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Alphonso Davies on Muller assists record
Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, in an interview with Bundesliga's website, talked about Thomas Muller's recent achievements. "I call him 'chef', chef Thomas Muller," Alphonso Davies said in post-match interview. "He gives you assists, he gives you goals, whatever you need. He's a big part of team and him setting a record is an amazing achievement."
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18:39 IST, June 9th 2020