A defender has emerged as one of the most creative forces in Europe’s top five leagues this season, rewriting expectations of what a modern full-back can contribute in attack. While forwards and attacking midfielders usually dominate chance-creation charts, this campaign has seen a left-back rise above them all.
Federico Dimarco has created more big chances than any other player across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. With 26 big chances generated so far, the Inter Milan star currently leads the overall standings, highlighting his growing influence in the final third despite operating from a defensive position.
His numbers place him ahead of some of Europe’s most celebrated attackers, including Michael Olise, who sits second on the list. The statistic underlines how Dimarco’s role at Inter has evolved into that of a hybrid wing-back and playmaker, responsible not just for defending his flank but also for shaping attacking moves.
Inter’s tactical system has allowed the Italian international to push high up the pitch, deliver dangerous crosses, and exploit pockets of space with intelligent movement.