Most goal contributions WC 2022: The FIFA World Cup 2022’s 2nd match-week ended last night with 3 teams securing their place in Round of 16.
Portugal, Brazil and France are the sides in the next round with another 13 yet to follow.
Goal contributions provides an in-depth analysis on how important are certain footballers to their teams.
Today, we look at the top 5 players with most goal contributions in the World Cup 2022.
Mehdi Taremi
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi has a total of 3 goal contributions from 2 group matches and continued his impressive start.
He was touted to be the go-to-man for Iran and has done exactly what was required.
In the 6-2 loss to England, the Porto player scored both of Iran’s goals. Whereas in their 2-0 win over Wales, he provided the telling touch for Rezaeian’s strike.
Mehdi Taremi created 8 chances against Wales today, that’s the most in a single game at the tournament so far.
Supply. 🇮🇷 pic.twitter.com/Wk6VfybXdO
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 25, 2022
Team Melli hopes to see him deliver vs USA in a crunch final game which can determine their spot in the Round of 16.
Lionel Messi
After a brilliant start to the domestic season, Messi as expected has shown once again how important is the captain’s form for Argentina.
The PSG player has 3 goal contributions so far in this campaign which includes 2 goals and an assist.
La Albiceleste faced a shock defeat vs Saudi Arabia 2-1 on MD 1 where Messi found the net from the penalty spot.
With their campaign on the line vs Mexico, Messi delivered a stunning performance as he scored the opener from 25 yards out.
Messi is now the youngest AND oldest player to score and assist in a World Cup game 🍷🐐 pic.twitter.com/AHwVpjmmMU
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 27, 2022
Post this, he set up Enzo Fernandes’ effort for the second goal of the night in their 2-0 win.
Enner Valencia
The Ecuador captain has continued his good form in the WC with 3 goal contributions.
He scored both goals in Ecuador’s 2-0 MD 1 win over Qatar before scoring the equalizer vs Netherlands in their 1-1 draw.
Valencia is the sole goal-scorer for Ecuador in this WC and they will be sweating on his fitness for the final match vs Senegal.
It is a must-win match for both sides and Valencia’s presence will give them immense relief as their talisman hopes to see them through.
Bruno Fernandes
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The Portuguese play-maker has 4 goal contributions so far across 2 match-days. He provided 2 assists in his side’s 3-2 win over Ghana before finding the net twice vs Uruguay last night in the 2-0 win.
Bruno has been Portugal’s most impressive player in the World Cup due to his understated ability to work hard and be ever present.
Fernandes has not enjoyed massive success at United this season but hopes to continue playing his A-game for Portugal, as they seek their first WC.
Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé began the World Cup with a goal and assist in France’s 4-1 win over Australia.
He further increased his tally when he scored both goals in France’s second win of the group over Denmark.
Kylian has scored 7 World Cup goals, which is the most for the nation in the tournament.
France have overseen several crucial players miss this WC due to injury for Mbappé to step up in their absence, says plenty of his mental strength.
Kylian Mbappe now has more World Cup goals for France than Thierry Henry, who played in four World Cups.
HE’S ONLY 23 YEARS OLD! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/6HNV0eBhyk
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 26, 2022
The 23-year-old is destined for greatness and guiding France to another triumph would put in amongst the greats of the game.