Premier League players with the most big chances created in 2026/27
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Creating big chances is one of the clearest indicators of a player's creative influence, highlighting those who consistently put their teammates in favourable positions to score.
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The 2026/27Premier League season has seen several familiar names excel in that department, alongside some impressive performers who might be flying under the radar.
But who has created the mostbig chances so far this season? We've ranked the Premier League's leading creators, with two players currently setting the pace at the top of the charts.
Which Premier League players have created the most big chances this season?
=5. Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth), and Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) - 5
Three players are tied fifth for the most big chances created in the Premier League so far this season.
Granit Xhaka has continued to stamp his influence on Sunderland despite a difficult start to the season for the Black Cats, while Marcus Tavernier has excelled in an upward-moving Bournemouth team. Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku concludes the trio.
=3. Alex Iwobi (Fulham) - 6
It's time to give Alex Iwobi his flowers. Last week, Iwobi became the African player with the second-most appearances in Premier League history, alongside Mohamed Salah (328 appearances).
TheFulham midfielder has carved out six big chances for his teammates this season, but is still awaiting his first assist.
=3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - 6
Cole Palmer has shown flashes of his brilliant best again this season, following a mixed campaign last term.
Palmer's presence in the pockets perfectly suits Xabi Alonso's gameplan and the 24-year-old has responded, with three assists in eight games.
=1. Pascal Gross (Brighton) - 7
Pascal Gross has arguably been the Premier League Player of the Season so far. The German continues to shine atBrighton, and is the joint-leader for big chances created in 2026/27. He's been a big factor behind Brighton's start, with the Seagulls the leading scorers in the league.
=1. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) - 7
Morgan Gibbs-White has taken on talismanic status for Nottingham Forest in recent seasons. Gibbs-White scored 15 league goals last season to help Forest escape relegation trouble, but missed out on a place in the England squad for the World Cup.
He's keen to prove Thomas Tuchel wrong, and has been at his creative best in the season's opening weeks.