The most creative players in La Liga this season: Dembele, Benzema, Vinicius

La Liga is home to some of the best creative outlets in Europe and we’ve counted down the top 10 most creative players, ranked by shot-creating actions.

10. Robert Lewandowski 

The former Bayern Munich striker has took to life well at Barcelona so far with six league goals in his first five matches. 

As well as being a goal threat, Robert Lewandowski has also been a great creative outlet. 

The Polish striker has two league assists and has made 21 shot-creating actions. 

9. Moi Gomez 

Moi Gomez is yet to register a goal contribution this season, but that’s not to say his creative numbers have been poor. 

The Osasuna midfielder has made 21 shot-creating actions at an average of 4.32 per 90. 

8. Federico Valverde 

Federico Valverde has mostly been utilised on the right-hand side this season and his creative numbers have jumped up from last season. 

Already he has produced 22 shot-creating actions and his key passes have increased from 1.1 per 90 last season to 2.0 this time around. 

7. Oscar de Marcos 

Oscar de Marcos of Athletic Bilbao is the only full back to make it onto today’s list. 

The defender has one assist to his name this season from producing 22 shot-creating actions. 

6. Ousmane Dembele 

Since renewing his contract with Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele has taken his game to another level. 

Dembele has always possessed plenty of talent, but his injuries have often meant he has struggled to build up momentum. 

This season the Frenchman has produced 22 shot-creating actions and he currently ranks as one of the best dribblers in Europe. 

5. Karim Benzema 

Karim Benzema seems almost certain to win the Ballon d’Or this year and his creative numbers have been impressive once again this season.  

Real Madrid’s frontman has made 22 shot-creating actions at an average of 5.5 per 90. 

The 34-year-old has been out of action recently due to an injury, but in his first four league appearances, he has scored three goals and got an assist. 

4. Raphinha 

Raphinha has settled in well at Barcelona so far and he is already off the mark with a goal and assist in La Liga. 

The Brazilian has exclusively played on the right-hand side this season and he has averaged 3.2 shots and two key passes per game. 

He has made 23 shot-creating actions and is already a popular figure at the Nou Camp. 

3. Pedri 

Coming onto the list as the fourth Barcelona player we have Pedri who has completed 23 shot-creating actions this season. 

The Barcelona youngster plays with maturity beyond his years and he is a vital cog in Xavi’s system. 

Barcelona have started their season well and have won four of their opening five La Liga matches and currently sit second in the table. 

2. Samu Castillejo 

Samu Castillejo has only scored the one goal in his opening five appearances of the season, but his creative numbers ranks him as one of the best creators in the league right now. 

The Valencia midfielder has made a total of 24 shot-creating actions at a rate of 5.48 per 90. 

1. Vinicius Junior 

Vinicius Junior had the best season of his career to date last season and he has started this campaign well. 

The Brazilian winger scored 17 league goals and chipped in with 10 assists last season, in his best ever goalscoring season. 

He already has four goals and an assist to show from this season, as well as ranking as the most creative player in La Liga. 

In total, Vinicius has produced 25 shot-creating actions at a rate of 5.18 per 90. 

Real Madrid currently sit top of La Liga and Vinicius will have a crucial role to play in them retaining their title.