Liverpool fans have known it for years but now it's official - Xabi Alonso is English football's pass master.
The midfielder became the first Premier League player to complete 1,000 successful passes during 2008-09 against Blackburn.
Opta stats show Alonso has hit 1,005 accurate passes this term, creating 26 goalscoring chances in the process.
Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel is second with 957 successful passes and 12 chances created.
Next comes Arsenal's Denilson (922 and 27), followed by Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard (901 and 48).
The midfielder became the first Premier League player to complete 1,000 successful passes during 2008-09 against Blackburn.
Opta stats show Alonso has hit 1,005 accurate passes this term, creating 26 goalscoring chances in the process.
Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel is second with 957 successful passes and 12 chances created.
Next comes Arsenal's Denilson (922 and 27), followed by Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard (901 and 48).
Class player, playing brilliantly this season. Thank goodness we kept him - eh fredo?






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