Yassine Bounou Shines Brightest: Best Goalkeeper of Club World Cup 2025

Despite early exit, Al Hilal’s Moroccan star sets records and earns top rating

World 14 July 2025 at 13:18

Although Al Hilal were knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Club World cup at the quarter final stage, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's retained his crown as the tournament’s best shot stopper, thanks to his historic performances.

Hilal’s Journey Ends , but Bounou’s Legacy Grows

The Saudi giants exited the competition following 2 - 1 loss to Fluminense but their run was nothing short of memorable. They stunned Man City in the Round of 16 with dramatic 4 - 3 win and Bounou was central to that success.

Record Breaking Night vs Man City

According to football analytics platform Sofascore, Bounou set Club World cup record by making 11 saves in single match (the most ever) against Man City.

MOTM performance from Yassine Bounou this evening for Al Hilal 🧱

He had 10 saves vs. Manchester City which is tied for the most in a game this CWC 🧤

Bounou leads the tournament with 23 saves in four matches. BRICK WALL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cefStUUWC5
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 1, 2025

Top of the Charts

Across the tournament, Bounou made 25 save, averaging 5 per match with 81% save rate and even denied penalty. With final Sofascore rating of 7.84 he finished as the highest rated goalkeeper of the competition.

🗺️ | Team of the tournament

Our highest-rated XI of the 2025 #FIFACWC is brought to you by @HisenseSports! 🙌

Each of these eleven players showed an impressive level of consistency throughout the tournament, so well done to them all. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/x6C17W1IYT
— Sofascore Football (@SofascoreINT) July 14, 2025