The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has delivered surprises with standout performances from CONMEBOL teams and Al Hilal’s competitive run to the quarterfinals. Despite the latter, Chelsea and PSG reached the final of the tournament. Interestingly, neither squad boasts the tournament’s leading scorer. Instead, an unexpected player clinched the Golden Boot, capturing the spotlight with a remarkable performance.
At the start of the tournament, two world-class players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele failed to make it due to injuries. Despite this, neither Harry Kane nor Erling Haaland managed to make a difference, disappointing many fans with their performances.
Real Madrid’s rising star, Gonzalo Garcia, clinched the Golden Boot at the tournament by netting four impressive goals. Although he shared the goal tally with players like Angel Di Maria, Serhou Guirassy, and Marcos Leonardo, a crucial tiebreaker elevated him above the rest.
Golden Boot tie-breaker rules: How was the winner decided if players had the same number of goals?
The tournament’s most compelling narrative extends beyond the absence of marquee names on the scoring charts; it lies in the intense competition for the Golden Boot. With four leading scorers deadlocked with four goals each, assists became the decisive factor. For that reason, Gonzalo García earned the award due to his single assist.
In a thrilling race for top scorer honors, Cole Palmer made a notable impact by finding the back of the net. Yet, he fell just short of catching up to Gonzalo in the competition’s goal tally. Had Palmer scored one more goal, he would have surpassed the Spanish striker due to his two decisive assists, giving him the edge. Nevertheless, Gonzalo Garcia secured the prestigious award, marking an impressive achievement in his debut season.
Who were the top scorers of FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
- Gonzalo Garcia – 4 goals and 1 assists
- Angel Di Maria – 4 goals and 0 assists
- Serhou Guirassy – 4 goals and 0 assists
- Marcos Leonardo– 4 goals and 0 assists