How many assists does De Bruyne need to join the Premier League 100-club? Answered ahead of Leeds clash

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With Kevin De Bruyne producing assists for fun over the years, he is close to becoming a part of the elusive 100-club in Premier League history.

While it is unlikely that De Bruyne reaches the milestone for Manchester City against Leeds United on Wednesday, one would also be reluctant to bet against arguably the most in-form midfielder in the world.

How many assists does De Bruyne need to join the 100-club in the Premier League?

Kevin De Bruyne has 9 Premier League assists to his name in 14 matches this season.

Unsurprisingly, the Belgian playmaker is putting chances on a plate for Erling Haaland, who is Europe’s current leading goalscorer.

The pair are perhaps the most devastating duo in the world currently, with De Bruyne’s unrivalled eye for a pass coupled with Haaland’s ruthless eye for goal being a match made in heaven.

So much so that many have backed the former VFL Wolfsburg talisman to break the record for the most assists in a single Premier League season, held by both him and Thierry Henry (20).

As things stand, Kevin De Bruyne has 95 Premier League assists (via the Premier League’s official website), leaving him just 5 away from reaching the incredible 100-figure.

Which players will ‘KDB’ join if he reaches 100 Premier League assists?

Currently, only 4 players in Premier League history have ever registered 100 or more assists.

These include big names such as Frank Lampard (102), Wayne Rooney (103), Cesc Fabregas (111) and Ryan Giggs (162), as Kevin De Bruyne now has a chance to become only the 5^th player in the Premier League with 100 or more to his name.

Can De Bruyne beat Giggs’ all-time assist record?

While Kevin De Bruyne remains contracted to Manchester City till 2025, it remains unlikely that he even matches Ryan Giggs’ all-time record.

At 31 years of age currently, the City vice-captain will be 34 by the time his current deal ends at the club.

Whether De Bruyne will still be at the peak of his powers by then remains a massive question mark.

Additionally, the midfield maestro needs to add 68 more to his tally just domestically, which is a tall task for even a player of the ex-Chelsea star’s caliber.

However, joining the 100-club for assists in the English game will further solidify De Bruyne as one of the greatest-ever midfielders to grace the country.