Ranked 10 Best Players Of The 2022 World Cup Qatar
JAKARTA Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup is officially over after the Argentine final against France. The following is a list of the 10 best players during the tournament.
La Albiceleste also confirmed himself to come out as champion for the first time since 1986 after defeating France 4-2 through a penalty shootout at the Lusail Stadium, Sunday, December 18 evening WIB.
Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria each scored one goal to put Argentina ahead in the first half. Kylian Mbappe's two goals in one minute then forced the game into extra time.
In the 2x15 minute half, Messi and Mbappe both scored again which forced the position to a 3-3 draw until the long whistle. On penalties, Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman failed to carry out their duties for France.
The following are the 10th place in Qatar's 2022 World Cup best player:
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Messi is in the top position thanks to his usual extraordinary journey in Qatar. The 35-year-old was a key player on Argentina's way to the final.
He became the second player with the highest number of goals, which was seven goals. He also contributed three assists in seven appearances and was named the best player in the tournament who brought home the Golden Ball.
Kylian Mbappe (France)
The three goals scored against Argentina in the final match saw Paris Saint-Germain's top scorer top and take home the Golden Boot award. He was one goal ahead of Messi.
Mbappe scored a total of eight goals and provided two assists in seven appearances in the tournament. Unfortunately, he and France failed to defend the title won in Russia four years ago.
Antoine Griezmann (France)
Griezmann played an important role in the French national team while in Qatar. He may not be the player he used to be, but he managed to improve his game at this year's edition of the World Cup.
Played as a midfielder, the former Barcelona player was able to play energetically and became a serious threat in the final third of the pitch. In seven appearances at the 2022 World Cup, he provided a total of three assists.
Julian Alvarez (Argentina)
This player is the fruit of the changes made by tactician Lionel Scaloni in his squad. Alvarez was installed to play the role of striker to replace Lautaro Martinez while in Qatar.
He also proved that trust was successful. He became the perfect cover for Messi and scored four important goals in the tournament, including two brilliant goals in the semifinal against Croatia.
Josko Gvardiol (Kroasia)
Gvardiol was one of the most perfect players in Croatian defense before Lionel Messi passed him in the semifinals. His trails in Qatar are considered very well at the age of only 20 years.
He played very calmly and was able to show off maturity that exceeded his age. Moreover, he came to the Middle East not as a famous player from a big club.
Sofyan Amrabat (Maroko)
In the midst of various big names, Amrabat managed to steal the attention on stage the size of the World Cup after successfully becoming one of the key players who took Morocco to the semifinals.
Fiorentina's player is one of the best midfielders while in Qatar. Now he has reportedly begun to be eyed by several elite European clubs, including British giant Liverpool.
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
It makes quite a sense that Martinez is one of the players most loved by Argentine supporters. He is one of the heroes who can take the team to the highest podium.
He made two brilliant saves on penalties against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals and one in the shootout against France. His work under the crossbar allowed him to get a Golden Hand, an award for the best goalkeeper.
Olivier Giroud (France)
Olivier Giroud is one of the most impressive strikers in the tournament in Qatar. He contributed four goals to break the views of people who have underestimated him.
Giroud scored a crucial goal in the knockout stages against Poland and England. He managed to help ease the burden on players like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann in attack.
Enzo Fernandez (Argentina)
This player won the 'Best Young Player' award at the 2022 World Cup. That is enough to strengthen the reason why he is included in the list of the 10 best players.
Enzo is a dutiful player so that she becomes an addition right in La Albiceleste's midfield. He managed to establish himself as a mainstay in the starting lineup after playing off the bench in the first two matches.
Bukayo Saka (England)
Bukayo Saka is arguably the most impressive among England's players at the 2022 World Cup. He is a player who can make the difference among all England forwards.
The Arsenal player is the Three Lions' most influential player in their quarter-final defeat to France as well. Saka scored three goals in four appearances in Qatar.