Which leagues build their goals?
Share of goals with a recorded assist — the closest thing the record holds to a measure of team play.
J1 League (Japan) builds most of its goals: 71.2% arrive with an assist.
| League | With an assist | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. J1 League Japan | 71.2% | 866 |
| 2. Bundesliga Germany | 70.1% | 935 |
| 3. Major League Soccer United States | 68.4% | 929 |
| 4. A-League Australia | 67.8% | 469 |
| 5. Serie B Italy | 67.5% | 924 |
| 6. K League 1 South Korea | 67.5% | 425 |
| 7. Serie A Italy | 67.5% | 1,160 |
| 8. Eredivisie Netherlands | 67.5% | 947 |
| 9. Euro Championship International | 67.4% | 959 |
| 10. CONMEBOL Libertadores International | 67.3% | 407 |
| 11. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 67.2% | 1,011 |
| 12. Premier League England | 66.9% | 1,024 |
| 13. Championship England | 66.8% | 1,284 |
| 14. La Liga Spain | 66.5% | 953 |
| 15. Bundesliga Austria | 66.3% | 602 |
| 16. Serie A Brazil | 66% | 944 |
| 17. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 65.9% | 915 |
| 18. Super League Switzerland | 65.3% | 525 |
| 19. Allsvenskan Sweden | 65% | 680 |
| 20. Premiership Scotland | 64.7% | 564 |
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An assist is recorded, not inferred, so a league appears only once its matches carry them. Across the majors it is 56.9%.