Club World Cup 2025: these 4 rising stars who made their mark

The 2025 Club World Cup has just concluded in the United States, with Chelsea claiming the ultimate victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

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Led by a sensational Cole Palmer, the London club triumphed in the final showdown with a 3-1 win. Beyond the former Manchester City man, several other players managed to stand out during this inaugural 32-team Club World Cup.

Here are 4 young gems who truly made their mark at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Gonzalo García

The young striker was the main attraction for Real Madrid in this tournament. Across 6 matches, he netted 4 goals and provided a single assist.

Joao Pedro

The young Brazilian forward struck 3 times in 3 matches, including a brace against his beloved Fluminense.

Désiré Doué

The young winger made a name for himself over 7 matches with Paris Saint-Germain, most notably scoring in the clash against Bayern Munich.

Enzo Fernandez

The Argentine playmaker was decisive for Chelsea during this Club World Cup, topping the assists chart thanks to his 3 key passes.

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.