Which leagues build their goals?
Share of goals with a recorded assist — the closest thing the record holds to a measure of team play.
Bundesliga (Germany) builds most of its goals: 71.9% arrive with an assist.
| League | With an assist | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bundesliga Germany | 71.9% | 877 |
| 2. Premier League Russia | 70.3% | 512 |
| 3. Eliteserien Norway | 69.8% | 653 |
| 4. J1 League Japan | 69.3% | 810 |
| 5. Eredivisie Netherlands | 69.2% | 907 |
| 6. Major League Soccer United States | 68.9% | 1,004 |
| 7. 2. Liga Austria | 68.8% | 516 |
| 8. FA Cup England | 68.7% | 466 |
| 9. Ligue 2 France | 68.5% | 943 |
| 10. Serie A Italy | 68.5% | 1,123 |
| 11. Championship England | 67.7% | 1,446 |
| 12. Premier League England | 67.6% | 1,064 |
| 13. Ligue 1 France | 67.5% | 991 |
| 14. Serie A Brazil | 67.4% | 912 |
| 15. Süper Lig Türkiye | 67.4% | 828 |
| 16. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 67.3% | 1,024 |
| 17. Primeira Liga Portugal | 66.8% | 728 |
| 18. Serie B Brazil | 66.7% | 894 |
| 19. Super League China | 66.6% | 640 |
| 20. La Liga Spain | 66.4% | 1,118 |
| 21. Premiership Scotland | 65.4% | 628 |
| 22. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 65% | 761 |
| 23. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 65% | 549 |
| 24. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 64.3% | 740 |
| 25. Bundesliga Austria | 63.3% | 488 |
| 26. Premier League Ukraine | 62.9% | 447 |
| 27. Primera División Peru | 61.4% | 957 |
| 28. League One England | 61.3% | 1,424 |
| 29. Championship Scotland | 59.3% | 469 |
| 30. League Two England | 56.1% | 1,490 |
| 31. UEFA Champions League International | 54.2% | 613 |
| 32. Pro League United Arab Emirates | 52.4% | 571 |
| 33. Serie B Italy | 52.3% | 1,032 |
| 34. A-League Australia | 49.9% | 419 |
| 35. Liga MX Mexico | 45.6% | 875 |
| 36. Super League 1 Greece | 36.3% | 575 |
| 37. UEFA Europa League International | 35.9% | 1,174 |
| 38. Serie C - Girone A Italy | 0% | 2,659 |
| 39. U19 Bundesliga Germany | 0% | 1,824 |
| 40. National League England | 0% | 1,502 |
Showing every competition. Major competitions only
An assist is recorded, not inferred, so a league appears only once its matches carry them. Across the majors it is 56.9%.