The 10 players with the most goals & assists in Europe in 2022: Kane 3rd…

There are a host of prolific goal scorers across Europe’s top five leagues, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo breaking records in recent years.

But which players have provided the most goal contributions – goals and assists combined – in Europe’s big leagues in 2022 so far?

With a new generation of stars coming through, and some unexpected names ranking highly, we’ve taken a closer look. Note: only domestic top-flight games in Europe’s big five leagues – in England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – are counted.

Ben Yedder has thrived since opting to return to France and join Monaco from Sevilla in 2019.

After two fruitful seasons in front of goal, this year has been his best yet. The forward has netted eight goals in 2022 to take his tally for the season in Ligue 1 to 18.

It's a finish he makes look so simple

Ten goals in seven games for Wissam Ben Yedder who draws level on the all-time AS Monaco scoring charts with David Trezeguet! pic.twitter.com/Gt3gXEKVOL

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 5, 2022

As out-and-out as strikers get, Immobile is not really interested in setting up his team-mates.

When it comes to finishing off chances, though, there are few better. The Italian has hit 11 goals in 12 games for Lazio so far this year, continuing his prolific rate of scoring for the Rome club.

Bourigeaud has emerged as one of Ligue 1’s standout players this year, a key part of Rennes’ fine form as they seek to qualify for the Champions League group stages again.

The midfielder is providing goals and assists at an eye-catching rate, netting six times and creating a further seven.

This has perhaps been Benzema’s greatest season in a Real Madrid shirt. He is – and has