Messi, Payet, De Bruyne & the players who have created the most chances in Europe in 2017-18

Goal looks at the players who have created the most chances in the top five European leagues this season

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  20Lucas Perez | 77 chances created

  Lucas Perez is still technically an Arsenal player, but has enjoyed an impressive season out on loan at Deportivo La Coruna as he waits to learn more about his long-term future after Arsene Wenger's departure from the Emirates Stadium.

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  19Alexis Sanchez | 77 chances created

  Sanchez has had his critics this season due to his reduced goal contribution at both Arsenal and Manchester United, but he has created 77 chances this season,

  The Chilean also missed nine games in the Premier League, leaving him with one of the best chances created per minute ratios in the entirety of Europe.

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  18Xherdan Shaqiri | 77 chances created

  To make this list at a relegated club is some achievement. Shaqiri created 77 chances for Stoke but they couldn’t avoid relegation from the Premier League.

  Shaqiri is unlikely to be short of suitors this summer amid expectations he will be sold following Stoke's drop into the Championship.

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  17 Aleksandar Kolarov | 78 chances created

  The Serbian has been back to his best this season at Roma, assisting eight goals from left-back and creating 78 chances.