Top nine assist providers in 2015 – Lionel Messi has a surprise rival in the form of QPR winger

4. Emil Hallfredsson – Verona – 5

A tough attacking midfielder, and one whose quality is often overlooked and underestimated by the Verona faithful.  However, the 30-year-old has been described as the ‘perfect mix’ – offensively and defensively – in the Italian outfit’s midfield (via Mai Dire Calcio).