WhoScored has named the UEFA Champions League team of the season. How many final players are there?
Yesterday, the UEFA Champions League final took place, where Real Madrid triumphed over Borussia Dortmund, claiming the title of Europe's most prestigious club tournament for the fifteenth time in their history. At the season's end, the statistical portal WhoScored compiled a Team of the Season from players with the highest ratings.
The goalkeeper position was taken by Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel, who played a pivotal role in leading his team to the final. He participated in twelve matches, missing only one due to injury. During this period, he conceded just eight goals, made the most saves (46), and kept the highest number of clean sheets (6). His average rating was 7.20.
The back four comprised players from different clubs. On the left flank, Barcelona's João Cancelo stood out with the second-highest tackles (32) and interceptions (19). He contributed to three goals, scoring two himself. His average rating was 7.61.
The center-back positions were filled by players from the finalists. Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid ranked fourth in clearances and played a crucial role in Carlo Ancelotti's team. He appeared in twelve Champions League matches, missing only one due to injury. His average rating was 6.78.
Mats Hummels played a significant role in Borussia Dortmund's journey to the final. He led in ball recoveries in the final third (45) and was second in tackles (53), interceptions (25), and clearances (66). His average rating was 7.21.
On the right flank, Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich excelled with 51 accurate long passes, ranking fourth in the tournament, and played in all twelve of his team's matches. His average rating was 7.07.
The flank midfielders were two players from Paris Saint-Germain. On the left, Kylian Mbappé, who tied with Harry Kane as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals, also led in dribbles (36) and clear-cut chances created (9). His average rating was 7.57.
On the right was Ousmane Dembélé, who ranked in the top ten for key passes (23) and dribbles (23). He scored two goals and provided two assists. His average rating was 7.12.WhoScored has named the UEFA Champions League team of the season. How many Real Madrid players are there?
One of the central midfield positions was occupied by Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala. He completed 32 successful dribbles, ranking fourth, and contributed two goals and one assist. His average rating was 7.32.
The final midfielder was Real Madrid's newly minted star, Jude Bellingham. The Englishman provided five assists, the highest in the tournament, and his 24 key passes and seven created chances were instrumental in his team's triumph. His average rating was 7.63.
One of the two forwards was Atlético Madrid's Antoine Griezmann. Only Julian Brandt had more key passes than the Frenchman (27). He scored six goals and provided one assist, appearing in all of his team's matches. His average rating was 7.73.
The final player was Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior, who was involved in ten of his team's goals, scoring six himself. Vinícius completed more dribbles (37) than any other player in the tournament and scored the second goal in the Champions League final. His average rating was 7.82.
One of the central midfield positions was occupied by Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala. He completed 32 successful dribbles, ranking fourth, and contributed two goals and one assist. His average rating was 7.32.
The final midfielder was Real Madrid's newly minted star, Jude Bellingham. The Englishman provided five assists, the highest in the tournament, and his 24 key passes and seven created chances were instrumental in his team's triumph. His average rating was 7.63.
One of the two forwards was Atlético Madrid's Antoine Griezmann. Only Julian Brandt had more key passes than the Frenchman (27). He scored six goals and provided one assist, appearing in all of his team's matches. His average rating was 7.73.
The final player was Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior, who was involved in ten of his team's goals, scoring six himself. Vinícius completed more dribbles (37) than any other player in the tournament and scored the second goal in the Champions League final. His average rating was 7.82.
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