2025 Club World Cup MVP: two players of African descent lead the race

The race for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Best Player trophy is in full swing.

According to statistics from the specialist site “sofascore,” two African players are setting the pace at the top of this ranking.

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Leading the charge are Bayern Munich stars Sacha Boey and Michael Olise, who currently occupy first and second place respectively.

Sacha Boey, the main attraction

With an impressive average rating of 9.40, the Cameroonian-born defender stands out as the top performer at the Club World Cup after two rounds. The former Stade Rennais player has scored one goal and delivered a single assist in a match against Auckland City.

Michael Olise, still dazzling

The young winger, of Nigerian and Algerian descent, claims second place in this ranking, earning an 8.85 rating from “sofascore.” The former Crystal Palace player has netted 3 goals and provided 2 assists in just 2 appearances.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.