The ADNOC Pro League is delivering excitement from the very start, with players excelling both in scoring goals and setting them up.
After five matchweeks, the race for individual honors has become a key highlight of the season, with fierce competition in the battles for the Golden Boot and top assists.
Five Players Lead the Golden Boot Race with Five Goals
Five players are currently tied at the top of the scoring charts, each with five goals to their name, making the Golden Boot race one of the most thrilling in recent years:
Sardar Azmoun – Shabab Al Ahli
Adel Taarabt – Al Nasr
Omar Khribin – Al Wahda
Caio Lucas – Sharjah
Youssoufou Niakaté – Bani Yas
These players have shown remarkable consistency early in the season, positioning themselves as the main contenders for the league's top scorer award.
Assist Leaders: Daniel Bessa and Kaku at the Top
The assist charts are currently led by Daniel Bessa (Ittihad Kalba) and Kaku (Al Ain), each with four assists. Their creative play has been instrumental in generating opportunities for their teammates.
Chasing closely behind, with three assists each, are:
Caio Lucas – Sharjah
Federico Cartabia – Shabab Al Ahli
Guilherme da Silva – Shabab Al Ahli
Lithierry Silva – Ajman
Suhail Alnoobi – Bani Yas
Chance Creation: Kaku and Caio Lucas Leading the Way
Beyond their assists, Kaku (Al Ain) and Caio Lucas (Sharjah) also top the league in key chances created, with 16 chances each, highlighting their ability to unlock defenses.
Close behind them are:
Nicolas Gimenez – Al Wasl (13 chances)
Guilherme da Silva – Shabab Al Ahli (13 chances)
Matias Palacios – Al Ain (12 chances)
Othmane Boussaid – Al Nasr (12 chances)