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When it comes to creativity, Leighton Baines stands alone as not only the most productive player in the Premier League but across all of Europe's major divisions.

In total, the Everton man has provided his side with 93 chances in the Premier League this season. That's seven more than David Silva, who's second in England, and three more than Mathieu Valbuena, the next best in Europe.

Of course, what makes Baines' accomplishments all the more remarkable is the fact he plays in defence, while every other player near him in the creative stakes is more far advanced.

Baines has led they way in this department all season, also fashioning out more clear-cut chances than any other player, with 17, four ahead of his nearest Premier League rival.

To highlight just how unique his input is, the next best defender on the Premier League list is Tottenham's Kyle Walker, who's carved out 47 opportunities, slightly over half as many as the Everton man.

Many will appreciate Baines has been a creative marvel for much of his career, but this season's production has been especially striking, as these stats reveal.