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Messi leads the list alongside compatriot Maradona with 8 assists at the FIFA flagship event, followed by Pierre Littbarski and Grzegorz Lato with seven assists each.
Legendary names including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pele earned their place in history by demonstrating the art of assisting at the FIFA World Cup, leading their nations to the ultimate glory with their creativity. Messi leads the list alongside compatriot Maradona with 8 assists at the FIFA flagship event, followed by Pierre Littbarski and Grzegorz Lato with seven assists each.
Argentine genius Lionel Messi, holds the record for most number of assists at the FIFA flagship event with 8 assists, a feat only matched by his predecessor. (x)
Argentine legend Diego Maradonathe also has 8 assists to his name at the FIFA World, more than any other player at the tournament barring his successor. (x)
German Pierre Littbarski, who clinched the WC crown in 1990 Italia, stands joint-second with 7 assists to his name. (X)
Polish stalwart Grzegorz Lato also has 7 assists to his name at the quadrennial spectacle to stand alongside Littbarski. (x)
Brazilian legend Pele has managed to set up as many as six-goals en route to his record three-titles with the Selecao.
German superstars Bastian Schweinsteiger, Uwe Seeler and Thomas also have six assists apiece at the greatest show of them all. (x)
English posterboy David Beckham, and Italian icon Francesco Totti too have set up six goals at the showpiece. (x)
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