The stars that light up the Club World Cup

The United States is preparing to host not only 32 teams, but also a parade of top-level talent that promises to make history. The 2025 Club World Cup, with its innovative 64-match, month-long format, will also be a prime showcase for some of the biggest stars in world football . In a tournament that blends tradition, present, and future, the spotlight is on those who arrive with the label of decisive.

Real Madrid arrives at this World Cup with Kylian Mbappé, who has already scored 43 goals this season since his signing. The French striker wants to make it clear that his arrival marks the beginning of a new era at Europe's most successful club. The Madrid team, brimming with young talent, is aiming for the top.

Following Mbappé's departure, Paris Saint-Germain maintains an explosive attack led by Ousmane Dembélé, who has had his best season as Ligue 1 's top scorer with 21 goals and 8 assists. The French winger, after winning the Champions League last month, is even being touted as a Ballon d'Or candidate, while in the United States he is looking to establish himself as the Parisian club's new attacking force.

Haaland and City Hungry for more

Manchester City, European champions in 2023, are banking on Erling Haaland to continue expanding their trophy cabinet. The Norwegian has been lethal again this season, with 31 goals in total, and will be the main attacking threat for a team built to dominate every competition they enter.

Atlético de Madrid arrives with two key figures: Julián Álvarez (29 goals and 7 assists in total) and Antoine Griezmann, a beacon of playmaking and the undisputed leader of the Colchoneros. At Bayern Munich, Englishman Harry Kane has fitted in perfectly, scoring 26 goals in his second season in Germany. Both teams will be looking to make their presence felt in the knockout stages.

Inter Milan boasts a decisive duo: Lautaro Martínez, an attacking force, and Nicolò Barella, one of the most complete midfielders in Europe right now. Juventus, meanwhile, is banking on the precocious talent of Kenan Yildiz, whose precision and vision have earned him a place among the best.

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In addition to the established big names, several emerging players arrive at the tournament with stats and performances that position them as players to watch. Cole Palmer has been Chelsea's breakthrough player, with 15 goals and 9 assists, making him one of the most effective attacking midfielders of the season. At Borussia Dortmund, French-Guinean Serhou Guirassy has had a spectacular season with 21 goals, establishing himself as a lethal striker in the box.

At Porto, Diogo Costa has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers currently playing, a key player both for his club and the Portuguese national team. From Benfica, Turkish striker Orkun Kökçü provides offensive balance with 7 goals and 7 assists. And from Austria, youngster Oscar Gloukh of Salzburg has made his mark with 9 goals and 5 assists, confirming the strong momentum of Israeli football at the elite level.

With representatives from every continent and established stars on every line of the pitch, the 2025 Club World Cup becomes the greatest international showcase for club football. Everyone is competing for more than just a title: global recognition. In this constellation of talent, only one will shine above the rest and lift the trophy that inaugurates a new era.