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Best Players in the Club World Cup According to Opta

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In this article, I will show you the 10 best players in the Club World Cup, according to Opta's statistics ranking. Every action made by the players in the match is recorded by Opta, and then a number is generated that represents their performance in the competition. Let's see who are the best!

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Today we will see who the best players are in the Club World Cup up to the semi-finals, according to Opta statistics.

These statistics are compiled by the company, which records every action of each player during the matches and, in the end, generates a score that represents the player's performance throughout the tournament. Let's look at who these players are and what they did to earn a spot in the top 10 best athletes of the competition.

10th Place - Fran García - 116.6 pts

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The Real Madrid left-back begins the list as the tenth best player in the tournament.

He has 1 goal and 1 assist in total. However, his incredible accuracy, completing 90% of his passes, truly stands out. On average, he completes 56 passes per game across the 5 matches he has played.

Among these passes, he makes at least one key pass per game, which leads to either a shot or a goal attempt.

9th Place - Désiré Doué - 119.2 pts

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The Paris Saint-Germain winger has scored 1 goal and was named man of the match against the Seattle Sounders. He stands out for his dribbling skills and shots on target.

Overall, he averages 4 dribbles and 3 shots on goal per game. His passing is also notable, with an 83% success rate across the 5 matches he has participated in.

8th Place - Yassine Bounou - 128.2 pts

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The Al Hilal goalkeeper was named man of the match twice, against Manchester City and Real Madrid. He performed miraculous saves, including stopping a penalty against Real Madrid.

7th Place - Ángel Di María - 130.6 pts

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Di María is the only player on this list with just 4 appearances. He has scored 4 goals, averaging 5 shots on target and 3 dribbles per game.

He also records an average of 2 key passes per match, making him one of the most decisive players despite having the least playing time.

6th Place - Kvaratskhelia - 133.4 pts

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The player has delivered 2 assists and scored 1 goal in total.

His impressive passing accuracy of 89% and his 4 shots per game on average stand out. Additionally, he averages 3 dribbles and 2 key passes per match.

5th Place - Arda Güler - 136.8 pts

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Arda Güler, with 2 assists and 1 goal, was also named man of the match during the game against Borussia Dortmund.

He excels in passing, with an accuracy of 91% across the 5 matches he played. He also averages 3 tackles per game, making him a notable presence on the field.

4th Place - Federico Valverde - 140.2 pts

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The Real Madrid defensive player has scored 2 goals in the tournament.

What stands out most is his passing accuracy, registering an impressive 92% across the 5 matches. Additionally, he averages 2 dribbles and 3 shots on goal per game, even while playing in a defensive role.

3rd Place - Michael Olise - 147 pts

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The forward has scored 3 goals and delivered 2 assists, earning the man of the match title twice, against Auckland City and Boca Juniors.

On average, he records 3 dribbles and 3 shots on target per match. Another highlight is his average of 1 tackle per game, despite being an offensive player.

However, he has been inconsistent, as most of these impressive statistics came from just two of the 5 games he played. In recent matches, especially against PSG, Olise barely touched the ball.

2nd Place - Achraf Hakimi - 150.6 pts

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Hakimi has scored 2 goals and made 1 assist, proving to be extraordinary even as a defensive player.

He delivers at least 2 key passes and 1 dribble per game, in addition to averaging 2 shots on target per match.

Hakimi also records 1 interception per game, and during his match against the Seattle Sounders, he made 5 critical saves.

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1st Place - Vitinha - 163.8 pts

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Vitinha has scored 1 goal and delivered 1 assist, but his jaw-dropping 95% passing accuracy steals the spotlight. He was named man of the match twice, against Atlético de Madrid and Inter Miami.

In the game against Inter Miami, he made 4 key passes. Overall, Vitinha averages at least 2 steals and 2 interceptions per game. He is the most consistent player on the list, equally effective in both defensive and offensive roles.

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