A whole host of statistics, highlighting the standout performers across a range of categories during the World Cup’s group stage, have surfaced late on Friday night.
The final round of group fixtures in Qatar, of course, were played to completion a short time ago.
The outings in question saw Switzerland get the better of Serbia, and Cameroon condemn Brazil to a first defeat of the tournament.
The stage, in turn, is set for the knockout rounds, with all 16 nations still in contention for glory having discovered the identity of their upcoming opponents.
Group stage complete ✅
It’s a straight road to the #Qatar2022 Final for these 16 teams!#FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 2, 2022
On the back of an altogether hectic, and frankly superb group stage coming to a close in Qatar, in turn, the standout performers of the round from a statistical standpoint have late this evening been revealed.
The identity of some will come as little surprise, but others will no doubt turn heads, as showcased below.
The only team that hasn’t allowed a goal from open play in the 2022 World Cup?
These guys 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/95nQAoYMWg
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 2, 2022
On the goalscoring front, five players are locked atop the Golden Boot charts, with three goals apiece:
Top scorers after the group stage:
🇳🇱 Cody Gakpo (3)
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé (3)
🇪🇸 Álvaro Morata (3)
🏴 Marcus Rashford (3)
🇪🇨 Enner Valencia (3)Who will win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot? #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/G6VU20BOqN
— VAVEL (@VAVEL) December 2, 2022
No fewer than four members of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad, meanwhile, lead the way when it comes to distance covered whilst carrying the ball:
4 – The four players to have covered the most metres with their ball carries so far at the 2022 World Cup all play for @ManCity:
1,080m – John Stones
1,001m – Nathan Aké
992m – Rodri
883m – Manuel AkanjiCompatible. pic.twitter.com/lz4RKWwx0I
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 2, 2022
Last up, the following individual categories, as per statisticians Squawka, are fronted by the stars listed below:
- Take-ons completed – Jamal Musiala (19)
- Touches in opposition penalty area – Kylian Mbappe & Jamal Musiala (35)
- Chances created – Antoine Griezmann (11)
- Shots – Kylian Mbappe (16)
- Tackles made – Ibrahima Konate & Achraf Hakimi (13)
- Saves – Wojciech Szczęsny (18)
Your 2022 World Cup group stage Stat Leaders. 🤩@midnite | #FIFAWorldCup
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 2, 2022
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