Top 5 passers in Europe so far this season

As we pass the opening stages of the 2013-14 season and enter the meat of the domestic year, it’s high time we reflected on the players from Europe’s top five leagues who have lead the way in terms of passing in their respective leagues.

One of the most undervalued, but most important elements of the game is a player’s ability to find a teammate. Here is a look at the top five players who have made the most passes so far this season and helped their teams’ to a solid start in terms of ball-retention.

5) Marco Verrati – 509 completed passes

Paris Saint Germain’s Marco Verratti has appeared eight times in Ligue 1 so far this season, starring in all-but-one of the club’s opening fixtures.

With a pass accuracy of 91% to his name, the 19-year-old is portraying real signs of class in a team bursting to the brim with quality players.

His scooped pass, during the build-up for PSG’s second goal versus Benfica in the Champions League, is another reminder of the skill that he possesses.