Bruno Guimarães Eyes Pele’s World Cup Assist Record with Four Assists
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães stands out as the top provider of assists in this tournament, having delivered four assists across four matches so far.
His latest contribution came yesterday in the game against Japan, where he set up Gabriel Martinelli in the final moments, securing victory for his team without the need for extra time or a penalty shootout. According to Opta, only Pelé has recorded more assists for Brazil at a single World Cup, with six in 1970.
Currently, three players share the second-highest number of assists in this tournament, each with three: Florian Wirtz (Germany), Michael Olise (France), and Alexander Isak (Sweden).