At just 20 years old, **Gonzalo García** shocked fans and pundits by winning the **Golden Boot**. Though he scored **4 goals**, the same as three other players, he **edged them out on assists**, showing he wasn’t just finishing chances but also creating them.
* **Impact**: His goals were pivotal in Real Madrid’s deep run in the tournament.
* **Style**: García combined pace, positioning, and intelligent passing — rare for someone so young.
* **Breakout moment**: Scored a brace against Al-Ahly and assisted twice in Madrid’s quarter-final.
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## **Other Players with 4 Goals**
### 1. **Ángel Di María (Benfica) – 4 Goals**
* The veteran winger rolled back the years, guiding **Benfica** with clutch goals.
* Known for his left-footed finesse, Di María scored twice from outside the box.
* Likely his **last Club World Cup**, he left on a high note.
### 2. **Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 4 Goals**
* The Guinea international was a consistent threat in the box.
* Played a target-man role and scored two headers in the group stage.
### 3. **Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) – 4 Goals**
* The Brazilian forward showed why he’s considered a future star.
* Scored in three consecutive matches, helping Al Hilal reach the semifinals.
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## **Players with 3 Goals (Ranked 5–13)**
A group of **nine players** finished with **3 goals**, showcasing both young stars and established names:
* **Jamal Musiala (Bayern)** – Dazzling footwork and vision; Bayern’s creative spark.
* **Erling Haaland (Man City)** – Trademark clinical finishing; bagged a hat-trick vs Auckland City.
* **Phil Foden (Man City)** – Showed maturity and versatility, often drifting into goal-scoring positions.
* **Harry Kane (Bayern)** – Classic center-forward play; scored in tight knockout games.
* **Michael Olise (Bayern)** – Quick, agile winger with a goal from a free kick.
* **Pedro Neto (Chelsea)** – One of Chelsea’s most dynamic players, scoring in both group and knockout stages.
* **Germán Berterame (Monterrey)** – A surprising name on the list; instrumental in Monterrey’s shock group-stage wins.
* **Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)** – Young Turkish striker with smart movement; scored a brace in one match.
* **Wessam Abou Ali (Al-Ahly)** – A local hero; his goals sparked wild celebrations in Egypt.
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## **Players with 2 Goals (Ranked 14–20)**
While slightly behind in numbers, these **7 players** were still instrumental for their teams:
* **Fabián Ruiz (PSG)** – Scored two long-range goals; a standout despite PSG’s disappointing finish.
* **Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)** – Powerful striker, but struggled in the later rounds.
* **Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)** – Box-to-box midfielder who contributed at both ends.
* **Pablo Barrios (Atlético Madrid)** – Youth academy product who made a name for himself.
* **Kingsley Coman (Bayern)** – Came off the bench to great effect; scored two important goals.
* **Francisco Conceição (Juventus)** – Son of Sérgio Conceição; showed glimpses of flair.
* **İlkay Gündoğan (Man City)** – Veteran midfielder with precise finishing from late runs.
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## Summary & Analysis
* **Wide Scoring Spread**: No player scored more than 4 goals — a sign of balance and tactical variation across teams.
* **Youth vs Experience**: The top scorers included **rising stars** like García, Musiala, and Yildiz, as well as **veterans** like Di María, Kane, and Gündoğan.
* **Clubs with Most Players in Top 20**:
* **Bayern Munich** – 4 (Musiala, Kane, Olise, Coman)
* **Manchester City** – 3 (Foden, Haaland, Gündoğan)
* **Juventus** – 3 (Yildiz, Vlahovic, Conceição)
* **Surprise Packages**: Players like **Berterame** (Monterrey) and **Abou Ali** (Al Ahly) proved the tournament’s depth and global representation.
