Antonee Robinson Becomes The Second American With The Highest Number of Premier League Assists, See Other Players

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Fulham winger Antonee Robinson became the American with the second highest number of assists in the Premier League after creating an assist against Brentford.

Robinson created an assist for Wales attacker Harry Wilson, who scored the winner in the derby match against Brentford in the 97th minute of the game.

The winger has created 10 assists so far in the Premier League history. Fulham came from behind to defeat Brentford.

Antonee Robinson

The Brentford side went ahead in the 24th minute of the game via a Vitaly Janelt’s goal. However, failure to kill the game put the Brentford side at the losing end.

The Fulham side are currently in 9th place on the Premier League table with 15 points from ten matches.

Brentford, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the Premier League table with 13 points from ten matches.

Other Americans With Most Assists In The Premier League

Clint Dempsey 

The former Tottenham Hotspur attacker has created 19 assists in the Premier League for the Spurs and Fulham.

He was one of the greatest midfielders to have ever played for Fulham. 

Before Dempsey retired, he scored 155 goals in 493 appearances in all club competitions.

He was named American Player of the Year on three different occasions. He was the Gold Cup top scorer in 2015. Also, he won three Gold Cups with the American national team. 

During his playing time at Seattle Sounders FC, Dempsey won the MLS Cup, Supporters Shield and US Open. 

Christian Pulisic 

The AC Milan winger made nine assists in the Premier League playing for Chelsea.

Pulisic’s impact in the first season at Chelsea was exceptionally credited; however, a loss in form affected his starting place in the Blues squad.

Before Pulisic left Chelsea, he scored 26 goals in 145 appearances in all competitions.

He was named American Footballer of the Year four times. Pulisic won the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup with Chelsea. 

During his playing time at Borussia Dortmund, Pulisic won the German Cup, German Bundesliga u-19, and German Bundesliga U-17.

Also, The American successfully won three CONCACAF Nations League 

Brian McBride

McBride created nine assists in the Premier League playing for Fulham and Everton. Brian scored 145 goals in 451 appearances in all competitions before he retired.

McBride won the Golden Boot in the 2001-02 Gold Cup.

For the national team, McBride won the Gold Cup with the United States.

Also, The American won the US Open with the Coulmbus Crew. 

What Next for Robinson and Fulham?

Robinson will be in contention to play against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm. The American has been an integral part of the Fulham squad.

Fulham have started the season on a good note and are expected to continue playing at the highest level to allow them to compete for silverware.

Do you think Robinson will continue his impressive form in the Premier League this season? Air your views in the comments section.

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