A key pass is the final ball or pass-cum-shot leading to the recipient of the ball having an attempt at goal without scoring and whoscored.com rank the top 15, based on key passes per game, like this.
7. Alex Mowatt 2.1 (9th)
The former Leeds United academy man has three goals and seven assists, but has made plenty of chances for Barnsley this season. He wins 1.4 free-kicks per game, too. Photo: Richard Sellers
8. Izzy Brown 2.2 (8th)
A player Leeds failed to get the best of has enjoyed a fine season for Luton, individually. He's got six assists, to go with a single goal and plenty of key passes and has dribbled the ball well too. Photo: Luke Walker
9. Jed Wallace 2.2 (7th)
The Millwall man makes as many key passes as he does successful dribbles on the wing for the Lions. He's got 10 goals and nine assists this season, with two goals and an assist against Leeds alone. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Said Benrahma 2.2 (6th)
Brentford's fleet-footed playmaker has 10 goals and seven assists. He's a prolific and dangerous dribbler of the ball and a huge part of the Bees' attack. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Barry Bannan 2.3 (5th)
Sheffield Wednesday's Bannan has shared a similar season with fourth-placed Downing. They've each scored two and assisted seven, attempting 1.1 shots per game and making 2.3 key passes per game. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
12. Stewart Downing 2.3 (4th)
Former Premier League winger Downing has assisted seven goals this season. Photo: Martin Rickett