The group stage of the Club World Cup is now complete. The tournament enters its decisive phase with just 16 teams remaining. Several names are already standing out.

Beyond the tight race for the top scorer title, other players are making their way into the tournament's unofficial hall of fame. Thanks to the in-depth data provided by BeSoccer Pro, we take a look at various statistical categories to see who the top performers have been so far.

Most goal involvements: Michael Olise (5)

With three goals and two assists, the Bayern winger leads in combined goal contributions. He is followed by Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) with four, and Coman, Musiala (both Bayern), and Kolo Muani (Juventus), all with three.

Shots on target: Erling Haaland and Serhou Guirassy (7)

The City and Dortmund strikers top the ranking. Di Maria and Gonzalo Garcia follow with six each.

Shots inside the box: Erling Haaland (12)

The Norwegian leads with 12, ahead of Guirassy (10), while Lautaro Martinez, Sorloth, Samu Omorodion and Marcos Leonardo all have eight.

Shots from outside the box: Franco Mastantuono (9)

Real Madrid's new signing leads this stat, followed by Kevin Zenon (8). Interestingly, neither managed to score.

Saves: Nathan Garrow (20)

The Auckland City goalkeeper leads despite only playing two matches. Claudio Ramos (Porto) follows with 18, and Juventus' Di Gregorio (17) is the highest among the still-active keepers.

High claims: Nathan Garrow (13)

Garrow also tops this chart, ahead of Esteban Andrada (Monterrey) and John (Botafogo), both with 11.

Garrow Di María Benfica Auckland

Tackles: Marwan Ateya (6)

The Al Ahly midfielder shares top spot with Maxi Meza, though Meza has played one more match.

Marwan Ateya Leo Messi Al Ahly Inter Miami

Fouls committed: Gregore (15)

The Botafogo midfielder remains on top after another game full of infringements. Luiz Araujo (Al Ahly) and Richard Rios (Palmeiras) are next with 10.

Fouls suffered: Franco Mastantuono (11)

The young Argentine is now the most fouled player, ahead of Deossa (Monterrey – 10), and Arias (Fluminense), Rios (Palmeiras) and Colidio (River Plate), all on nine.

Ball recoveries: Rodrigo Battaglia and Waldemar Anton (43)

Boca Juniors and Dortmund players share top spot, closely followed by Bensebaini (42) and Rasmussen (41).

Recoveries in opposition half: Cristian Roldan, Pavlovic and Hercules (21)

The Seattle man is joined by the Bayern and Fluminense players at the top. Sacha Boey (Bayern) follows with 16.

Cristian Roldán Seattle Botafogo

Possession lost: Igor Jesus (55)

The Botafogo forward takes the lead, ahead of Desire Doue (50) and Barella (47).

Possession lost in own half: Nikko Boxall (29)

The Auckland City man leads this category, followed by Barboza (27), Gregore and Igor Jesus (24 each).

Nikko Boxall Auckland Bayern

Successful passes: Vitinha (340)

The PSG midfielder dominates this metric. Teammates Achraf Hakimi (249) and Willian Pacho (241) complete the podium.

Vitinha

Successful final-third passes: Vitinha (69)

Another category led by the Portuguese midfielder, well ahead of Pavlovic (48) and Kimmich (44).

Vitinha PSG Atlético de Madrid

Successful dribbles: Messi, Doue and Olise (14)

All three top the chart, though Olise attempted the most (36, with 22 unsuccessful). Next come Savinho, Doku, Mastantuono and Vinicius (11 each).

Leo Messi Inter Miami Oporto

Offensive duels won: Deossa and Desire Doue (22)

The Monterrey and PSG players are level. Mastantuono and Kvaratskhelia follow with 21.

Successful ball progressions: Michael Olise (17)

The French winger leads once again, ahead of Kvaratskhelia and Mkhitaryan (15 each).

Aerial duels won: Nicolas Otamendi (21)

The defender stays top, followed by Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal – 17) and Battaglia (Boca – 16).

Nicolás Otamendi Benfica-Auclkand City

Clearances: Adam Mitchell and Nikko Boxall (17)

Auckland City players lead, unsurprisingly given the pressure they've faced. Koulibaly, Rasmussen and Jair Cunha follow with 16 each.

Adam Mitchell Bayern Auckland

Successful crosses: Lautaro Blanco (13)

The Boca full-back now leads, ahead of Marcos Acuna (River – 10) and Di Maria (Benfica – 9).

Offsides: Denis Bouanga and Laba (6)

The LAFC and Al-Ain forwards top the list. Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan – 4) is the highest among teams still in the competition.

Dénis Bouanga

31 Jan2024	Elche	Boca Juniors	Free transfer
31 Dec2022	Rosario Central	Elche	End of loan
08 Aug2022	Elche	Rosario Central	Loan
05 Aug2022	Rosario Central	Elche	€1M
01 Jan2021	Rosario Central II	Rosario Central	Transfer
01 Jan2020	Rosario Central SE U20	Rosario Central II	Transfer

Lautaro Blanco

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