Top 10 European Players Leading in Goals and Assists for 2026-27: Raphinha & Mbappe Head-to-Head

At this early point in the 2026-27 season, familiar stars from Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Chelsea dominate the list of Europe's top contributors in goals and assists. Alongside these giants, a few unexpected names have emerged in the combined stats from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1.

Top 10 Players by Combined Goals and Assists

10. Roberto Fernandez – 6 (6 goals, 0 assists)Espanyol's striker has started impressively despite his team's shaky season start. At 24, he opened with two goals in a 4-0 win over Levante and added strikes against Real Sociedad, Osasuna, and Rayo Vallecano. Manager Manolo Gonzalez predicts a big future, hinting at a possible move to Manchester City if his scoring rate continues. His chances for Spain’s upcoming Nations League squad remain to be seen.

9. Lamine Yamal – 6 (6 goals, 0 assists)The Barcelona teenage sensation has shifted from his usual balance of scoring and creating to mainly finding the net this season. Six league goals so far but no assists yet, though he contributed two assists in the Champions League thrashing of Feyenoord. This could be the year he truly breaks through.

8. Fermin Lopez – 6 (4 goals, 2 assists)Also a La Masia product, Lopez is making up for missing Spain’s World Cup triumph. Emerging as one of the best attacking midfielders globally, his recent performances hint at an ascent into stardom.

7. Joao Pedro – 6 (3 goals, 3 assists) – 360 minutes playedThe sole Premier League player on this list, Pedro has scored or assisted in three of four matches. Despite Chelsea’s defensive issues, he’s building strong chemistry with teammates Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Could he finally resolve Chelsea’s long-standing No.9 troubles?

6. Mariano Diaz – 6 (3 goals, 3 assists) – 258 minutes playedAn unexpected revival for the former Real Madrid player who had struggled in previous years. Before the first international break, Diaz has surpassed his total league goal and assist tally from the last seven combined seasons. His resurgence at Alaves surprises many.

5. Donyell Malen – 6 (6 goals, 0 assists) – 255 minutes playedLike Yamal and Fernandez, Malen has six goals without assists but boasts fewer minutes on the pitch. Averaging a goal every 42 minutes for Serie A leaders, the Dutch forward has hit 21 goals in just 25 appearances since joining Roma in January.

4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 7 (5 goals, 2 assists) – 445 minutes playedAuba's return defies expectations. Though consistent elsewhere, his time at Chelsea was less fruitful. Now 37, and after a stint in Saudi Arabia, he's scoring steadily in La Liga, netting in every match so far—something not seen since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2009.

3. Sergio Camello – 7 (6 goals, 1 assist) – 399 minutes playedLa Liga seems to produce stars this season, with eight out of the top ten playing in Spain. Camello of Rayo Vallecano has outdone his previous records this fifth season, matching his best league goal tally and emerging as a surprising force.

2. Kylian Mbappe – 9 (7 goals, 2 assists)Mbappe confidently claims to be the best, and his stats back him up. Leading all European players with seven goals, he scored in Real Madrid’s narrow 3-2 win over Elche and assisted the injury-time winner. His Ballon d’Or campaign is well underway.

1. Raphinha – 9 (6 goals, 3 assists)After departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres and missing out on Julian Alvarez, Barcelona’s hopes rest heavily on Raphinha. Thriving as the main striker, he connects well with Yamal while new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi also contribute strongly. If Raphinha and Mbappe maintain this pace, La Liga might witness a thrilling title battle.