Jürgen Hummel, a German footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs including FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, holds the record for most assists in a single Bundesliga season. The record stands at 27, which he achieved during his time with Borussia Dortmund in the 1998/99 season.
Hummel began his professional career with Borussia Mönchengladbach before moving to Barcelona in 1995. He made over 400 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 68 goals and making 174 assists, placing him third on the all-time list behind only Lionel Messi (Barcelona) and Thierry Henry (Arsenal).
After leaving Barcelona in 2002,Serie A Stadium Hummel returned to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund. In just one season with the team, he broke the Bundesliga assist record by providing 27 assists, becoming the first player in history to achieve such a feat. His impressive performance led to him being named the Bundesliga Player of the Year that year.
Since his retirement from professional football in 2011, Hummel has continued to be involved in football management and coaching. He currently works as an assistant coach at Borussia Dortmund, where he continues to contribute to the team's success both on and off the pitch. Hummel's achievements as a footballer have earned him a place in the history books of both Germany and Spain, and his record-breaking efforts will likely continue to inspire future generations of footballers.