ATK Mohun Bagan midfielder Hugo Boumous has made the most assists in ISL history. The French playmaker sits at the top of the list with 29 assists in 75 Indian Super League matches. He has played for FC Goa, Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan FC so far.
Over the years, the Indian Super league has seen numerous stalwarts gracing the football tournament, but none has proved to be as efficient as Boumous from the providing aspect.
Below is the top 10 list of footballers who have the most number of assists in the Indian Super League history.
Most assists in ISL history: Top 10 list
| Rank | Player | Club (s) | Matches Played | No. of assists |
| 1 | Hugo Boumous | ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa | 75 | 29 |
| 2 | Brandon Fernandes | FC Goa | 71 | 19 |
| 3 | Marcelo Pereira | NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad, FC Pune City, Delhi Dynamos | 87 | 19 |
| 4 | Ahmed Jahouh | Mumbai City FC, FC Goa | 91 | 19 |
| 5 | Roy Krishna | ATK Mohun Bagan | 60 | 18 |
| 6 | Ferran Corominas | FC Goa | 57 | 16 |
| 7 | Jerry Mawihmingthanga | Jamshedpur FC, Odisha FC | 82 | 16 |
| 8 | Dimas Delgado | Bengaluru FC | 67 | 14 |
| 9 | Florent Malouda | Delhi Dynamos | 32 | 13 |
| 10 | Edu Bedia | FC Goa | 87 | 13 |
Hugo Boumous | 29 assists in ISL
Brought into FC Goa from Moroccan clud Moghreb Athlétic de Tétouan, Hugo Boumous was one of those players who have an instant impact in ISL. Though his outing was limited to 8 ISL matches, the Frenchman ended with two goals and two assists. He followed it up with brilliant display in the 2018 Hero Super Cup as well. Bumous started finding his feet from the 2018-19 ISL season, where he was directly involved in seven goals (4 assists). However, his best came with the Gaurs in the 2019-20 ISL season where he ended with a whopping 1o assists. After moving to Mumbai City FC the following season, Boumous continued his menacing stats with 9 assists before ending the last ISL season with 6 assists.
Brandon Fernandes | 19 ISL assists
Though there is a difference of day and night between Brandon and Boumous, the Indian playmaker is counted amongst the best Indian players in the no. 10 position. An FC Goa fan favourite since he joined them in the 2017-18 season, Brandon had impressed in his first season with the Gaurs with 4 assists in 13 games. However, his best ISL campaign was the 2019-20 season where Brandon provided 6 assists.
Marcelinho | 19 ISL assists
Counted amongst the overseas veterans who became an ISL legend, Brazil’s Marcelinho has been in the Indian Super League since the beginning. He has played 87 games in the league playing for six different clubs – NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad, FC Pune City and Delhi Dynamos – two of which are defunct now. A no. 10 by position, Marcelo Pereira has also been seen playing on the flanks as well as the striker’s position. He has 19 assists in the ISL so far.
Ahmed Jahouh | 19 assists in Indian Super League
Another player who was brought in to FC Goa from a Moroccan club, Ahmed Jahouh has become one of the most celebrated figures amongst Indian football fans today. The deep-lying playmaker boasts of playing the most impeccable of long passes from the defensive third as well as winning physical duels. The fact that Jahouh sits fourth on the list of ISL top assists is itself an achievement. Apart from that, his deliveries from set-pieces are also envious.
Roy Krishna | 18 assists in ISL
If bringing in Ferran Corominas, widely referred to as the king of ISL, was a gamechanger for FC Goa, the same could be said about Roy Krishna and ATKMB. The Fijian striker was brought in from A-league and ISL has never been the same. A powerhouse of strength and finesse in the attacking third, Krishna’s attributes haven’t been replicated by any players in ISL since his arrival. What makes Krishna even more priceless is his affinity to drop down and provide for his teammates rushing forward.
ISL top assists 2021-22: Top 5 list
| Rank | Player | Club | Matches Played | No. of assists |
| 1 | Greg Stewart | Jamshedpur FC | 21 | 10 |
| 2 | Ahmed Jahouh | Mumbai City FC | 15 | 7 |
| 3 | Roshan Naorem | Bengaluru FC | 17 | 7 |
| 4 | Adrian Luna | Kerala Blasters | 23 | 7 |
| 5 | Joni Kauko | ATK Mohun Bagan | 20 | 6 |
Greg Stewart | 10 assists in ISL 2021-22
One of the new stars in ISL, Greg Stewart joined Jamshedpur FC from Scottish club Rangers FC last summer and has wasted no time in making an impression. His incredible campaign saw the Scotsman scoring 10 goals and assisting 10 times in the league stages that helped Jamshedpur qualify for the playoffs.
Adrian Luna | 7 assists
One of the primary reasons Kerala Blasters reached the final of ISL 2021-22, was Adrian Luna’s heroics from the midfield shaped the Tuskers’ season. Imported from Australia’s Melbourne City FC, the Uruguayan had a season to remember in the Indian Super League. He ended his first ISL season with 5 goals and 7 assists.
FAQs
Who had the most assists in ISL this season?
Jamshedpur FC’s Greg Stewart had made the most assists in ISL this season (2021-22) with 10 assists to his name.
Who had the most assists in the 2020-21 ISL season?
FC Goa’s Alberto Noguera had the most number of assists in ISL 2020-21 season after he provided 8 assists in 20 ISL matches.
Which footballer had the most number of assists in ISL 2019-20? season
Hugo Bomous, who was playing for FC Goa in ISL 2019-20, had the most assists that season. He provided 10 assists in 15 ISL matches.
Which player holds the record of ISL’s most passes?
The answer is Ahmed Jahouh. Currently playing for Mumbai City FC, Ahmed Jahouh has the most passes in ISL with 6935 passes in 91 games.
Who has the most assists in ISL?
Currently playing for ATK Mohun Bagan FC, Ahmed Jahouh has the most assists in ISL. In 75 matches in ISL, Jahouh has 29 assists so far.
