From Gianluigi Donnarumma to Ousmane Dembélé: discover which players from the two finalists` squads achieved the highest fantasy football scores in the tournament.
Tonight, at 9 PM EST, the MetLife Stadium in New York will host the highly anticipated Club World Cup final. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are set to clash in an all-European grand finale, bringing to a close a thrilling global tournament that featured 32 teams from every continent.
As we eagerly await the kick-off and the final team submissions for the Gazzetta Fantasy Championship, it`s the perfect moment to reflect on player performances. Who were the standout stars in terms of fantasy football contributions? Here, in a hypothetical 4-3-3 formation, we present the top 11 players, position by position, from Chelsea and PSG who truly excelled in this edition of the Club World Cup.
Top 11 by Fantasy Average Score
Beginning with the goalkeepers, the top shot-stopper of the tournament is undeniably Gianluigi Donnarumma. With an impressive record of 5 clean sheets and conceding only one goal, PSG`s number one maintained an exceptionally high level of performance, concluding with a notable fantasy average of 7.2.
In defense, the Parisian club continues to shine with Achraf Hakimi, who delivered an extraordinary campaign. He boasts a superb fantasy average of 8.3, further enhanced by 2 goals, 2 assists, and consistently elite defensive displays. Joining him are three pivotal Chelsea players: Tosin Adarabioyo (7.1), Reece James (7), and the promising youngster Acheampong (7). Adarabioyo featured in four matches and scored a goal, while the Blues` captain, Reece James, found the net in one of his three appearances. Acheampong, born in 2006, despite playing only against Esperance, distinguished himself with an excellent rating of 7.
Midfield dominance belongs to PSG: Fabian Ruiz led the charge with a fantastic fantasy average of 8.5, attributed to his 3 goals and 1 assist. Joao Neves followed closely with a 7.8 average, boosted by 2 goals and one assist. Also making a strong case is Dewsbury-Hall, who achieved a 7.8 average with one goal in just two appearances.
Leading the attacking trio is another Parisian maestro: Ousmane Dembélé. He was devastating in his three appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist, culminating in a monstrous fantasy average of 9.5. Completing this formidable attacking line-up are two talents from Chelsea: Pedro Neto (8.3) and George Tyrique (7.8).
