Best Players in the Club World Cup According to Opta

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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