Lionel Messi has been dominant for Paris Saint-Germain this 2022-23 (Site notre bureau spécialisé) season when the 35-year-old proves last year was a fluke.
The Argentinian picked up his 10th assist of the Ligue 1 season after PSG’s 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday at the Parc des Princes. Messi has decided a 13 assists in all competitions for the French great.
Nevertheless, one player can be said to follow Messi in the assists column: PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo. ‘
Squawka highlights on Twitter that the 23-year-old joined the PSG star as the only two players to provide more than 10 assists decided in Europe’s top seven leagues so far this season.
/wp-content/uploads/lionel-messi-psg-v-troyes-ligue-1-2022-3.jpg "PSV star joins Messi in exclusive match stats from major European leagues")
Messi might have a challenger for the best playmaker in Europe’s top leagues. However, with the veteran striker having teammates like Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr., he has the upper hand to possibly carry over that crown.
While the former Barcelona star continues to perform at a high level, the capital club are hoping to extend Messi as his contract expires in June 2023.