diff --git a/app/schemas/players/stats.py b/app/schemas/players/stats.py
index b8e53dd..a423a47 100644
--- a/app/schemas/players/stats.py
+++ b/app/schemas/players/stats.py
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ class PlayerStat(TransfermarktBaseModel):
     club_id: str
     appearances: Optional[int]
     goals: Optional[int]
-    assists: Optional[int]
+    assists: Optional[int] = None
     yellow_cards: Optional[int]
     red_cards: Optional[int]
     minutes_played: Optional[int]