National Team All-Time Assist Rankings: Messi Leads with 63 Assists, Neymar Third, Ronaldo Sixth & Lowest Efficiency in Top Ten

Transfermarkt's October 15 data shows the top ten players in national team assists history, with Messi leading at 63 assists, Neymar ranking third, and Ronaldo placing sixth despite having the highest number of appearances and the lowest assist rate among the top ten.

Top 10 players in national team all-time assists (when assists are equal, fewer matches played ranks higher):

• 1st: Messi/Argentina, 63 assists in 195 matches.
• 2nd: Donovan/USA, 61 assists in 157 matches.
• 3rd: Neymar/Brazil, 59 assists in 128 matches.
• 4th: De Bruyne/Belgium, 53 assists in 115 matches.
• 5th: Almoez Ali/Qatar, 50 assists in 122 matches.
• 6th: Ronaldo/Portugal, 45 assists in 225 matches.
• 7th: Mahrez/Algeria, 44 assists in 106 matches.
• 8th: Figo/Portugal, 44 assists in 127 matches.
• 9th: Beckham/England, 42 assists in 115 matches.
• 10th: James Rodríguez/Colombia, 41 assists in 119 matches.

Among these top ten national team assist leaders, Neymar has the highest efficiency; unfortunately, his lack of discipline and flashy playing style have led to many injuries. Ronaldo has the lowest efficiency, acting more as a decisive finisher and prolific goal scorer rather than a creator of chances.