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Messi Leads World Cup Knockout Stage Key Passes Since 1966 with 52
According to data from Sofascore, Lionel Messi has made 52 key passes in World Cup knockout stages since detailed statistics began in 1966, ranking first. He also created 13 big chances and provided 10 assists. The next closest is Lothar Matthäus with 32 key passes (2 big chances, 1 assist), followed by Wolfgang Overath with 30 (3 big chances, 1 assist) and Neymar with 24 (3 big chances, 2 assists). Key passes are defined as passes leading to a shot by a teammate. The data was reported by Hupu News on July 17.
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