Relebohile Mofokeng tops Europa League chances-created rankings

Relebohile Mofokeng has made the biggest creative impact of any player in the UEFA Europa League after the opening four rounds, underlining his rapid start to life with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

The 22-year-old South African has created more chances than anyone else in the competition, having played 318 minutes of European football for the Belgian club.

Mofokeng joined Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Orlando Pirates after helping the South African side complete a domestic treble last season. He has quickly adapted to European football and has already attracted interest from clubs in both the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

His Europa League campaign began with a goal just 17 minutes into his debut. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise went on to beat Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in their opening fixture.

They followed that result with a 1-1 draw against LaLiga club Real Sociedad before recording a 4-0 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva, when Mofokeng provided an assist.

Their most recent fixture before the international break brought another win, as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home. Mofokeng started all four of the club’s Europa League matches.

The winger’s performances in Europe have formed part of an impressive overall record since his move to Belgium. He has scored four goals and supplied three assists in 10 appearances for his new club.

Mofokeng’s contribution has also helped him establish himself as one of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s leading attacking players during the early stages of his time in Belgium.