{
  "id": 254241,
  "title": "Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller leads the way for most assists in Europe in the last decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/bayern-munich-legend-thomas-muller-leads-the-way-for-most-assists-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bayern-munich-legend-thomas-m-070000128.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Müller, a Bayern Munich legend, has emerged as the leading assist provider in Europe over the past decade. This accolade puts him ahead of Manchester City and Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who previously held top spots. Despite leaving Bayern for Vancouver Whitecaps last year, Müller continues to dominate the assist charts. His former teammate and current Bayern and Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is ranked fifth. Müller's impressive feat is all the more remarkable considering that players like De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, and Bruno Fernandes are still active in their respective leagues. The 36-year-old's success can be attributed to his exceptional tactical intelligence, eye for goal, relentless energy, leadership, and unique ability to set up his teammates. This achievement is a testament to his skill and talent, proving that he doesn't rely on strength, speed, or individual prowess to outshine his peers.",
  "summary": "The modern GOAT of Bayern is truly one of a kind",
  "key_points": [
    "Thomas Müller leads most assists in Europe over last decade",
    "Outshines Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli's midfielder",
    "Müller's success due to tactical intelligence and leadership"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}