Karlan Grant is Charlton Athletic's leading assist provider in the Championship this season. The forward has set up one goal so far, topping the club's internal rankings for the 2026/27 campaign.
Grant's expected assists (xA) metric stands at 0.6, indicating the quality of chances he has been creating for teammates. Midfielder Sonny Carey is second in the list, also with one assist but a lower expected assists figure of 0.3. These statistics highlight Grant's importance as a creative hub in the Addicks' attack.
The creative numbers
While the raw assist count is level, the underlying data shows a difference in the nature of their contributions. Expected assists measures the likelihood that a given pass will become a goal assist, based on factors like the pass type and the location of the shot. Grant's higher xA suggests the chances he has crafted have been of a higher quality, on average, than those from other players.
This early-season form will be encouraging for manager Nathan Jones as he looks to build a consistent attacking threat. Grant's ability to both score and create has been a feature of his game since his return to The Valley. Fans can track the squad's progress and upcoming matches on the club's fixtures and stats pages.
The focus now shifts to converting these creative moments into more points on the board. Charlton's next Championship fixture offers an immediate opportunity to add to the tally and climb the standings.
