Lucas Ribeiro Costa Outshines Kane and Mbappe at Club World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa earned a 7.52 average rating at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ranking 18th overall. He surpassed Harry Kane (7.25, 47th) and Kylian Mbappe (6.45, 314th). Ribeiro scored once, assisted once, and completed 103 passes.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa earned a 7.52 average rating at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ranking 18th overall. He surpassed Harry Kane (7.25, 47th) and Kylian Mbappe (6.45, 314th). Ribeiro scored once, assisted once, and completed 103 passes. His goal vs Dortmund was nominated for Goal of the Tournament.
For the Mamelodi Sundowns, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup brought global spotlight thanks to Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s standout performances. Despite the club exiting in the group stage, Ribeiro Costa earned international recognition after being rated the 18th best player at the tournament by WhoScored.com, with an average rating of 7.52. This put him ahead of stars like Harry Kane (47th, 7.25) and Kylian Mbappe (314th, 6.45).
The 26-year-old midfielder impressed with a goal and assist across three games, including a stunning solo effort against Borussia Dortmund that’s been nominated for Goal of the Tournament. He completed 103 passes, created six key chances, made nine successful dribbles from 13 attempts, and contributed defensively with five tackles, all in just 232 minutes of action.
While Kane scored three goals for Bayern Munich and Mbappe scored once for Real Madrid, it was Ribeiro Costa who emerged as the highest-rated player from an African club. His efforts have drawn attention from clubs across Asia, Europe, and South America, hinting at a potential transfer. Although Sundowns couldn’t progress beyond the group, Ribeiro Costa’s individual brilliance became one of the biggest takeaways from the tournament, proving African club talent can shine on the world stage.
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