Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey ranks fourth on the English Premier League’s passing chart with 658 passes so far this season after matchday nine STUDNG reports.
The Fulham defender trails leader Rúben Dias, who has registered 819 passes, by 161.
He is the only African ranked in the top 10 after eight Premier League games.
Jan Paul van Hecke occupies second place with 809 passes, while Elliot Anderson sits third with 675, just 17 ahead of Bassey.
Bassey has played 810 minutes across nine appearances and is Fulham’s only representative among the seven players listed.
Beyond his passing contribution, the Nigeria international has recorded 17 tackles, seven interceptions and three blocks. He has also won 49 duels, including 13 aerial contests.
Bassey has attempted nine dribbles, recording a completion rate of 44 per cent. In terms of discipline, he has committed 11 fouls and received three yellow cards, with no red cards.
Meanwhile, Marc Guéhi follows Bassey in fifth place on the passing chart with 631 passes, 27 fewer than the Fulham defender.
Declan Rice ranks sixth with 618, while Lewis Dunk sits seventh with 608.
At the top of the standings, just 10 passes separate Dias and Van Hecke.
