The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is heating up. A total of 32 teams from six different confederations will compete in the United States with one goal in mind: to be crowned world champions. Powerhouses like Real Madrid, PSG, Inter Miami, Boca Juniors, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Fluminense, and Manchester City will participate in this high-level tournament featuring 994 players.

Here are some of the most interesting facts and figures from the upcoming Club World Cup.

The Youngest Player

As the tournament takes place in the summer, several clubs have called up their brightest young talents. Fifteen underage players have been named in the squads. The youngest of them all is Takeshi Wada, a midfielder for Japan Urawa Reds, who just turned 16 on June 5.

Next in line is Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, who is 16 years and 22 days old. Others on the list of 16-year-olds include Cassiano Kiala, Jude Terry, and Wisdom Mike.

The Oldest Player

At the opposite end of the age spectrum is Fábio, goalkeeper for Fluminense, who will turn 45 in September. The Brazilian veteran remains the first choice keeper for the 2023 Copa Libertadores champions.

His teammate Thiago Silva follows close behind at nearly 41 years old. Luka Modrić, at 39 years and 276 days, ranks as the fourth oldest in the tournament.

Top Scorer of the Season

Kylian Mbappé enters the tournament as one of the season’s most prolific scorers but he not alone. The French star and Harry Kane both arrive with 45 goals across all competitions, including national teams. Mbappé reached the tally in 62 matches, while Kane did so in 55.

Erling Haaland follows with 42 goals, while Serhou Guirassy has 40.

The Shortest Player

The shortest player in the tournament is a well known name in South American football: Yeferson Soteldo. The Venezuelan forward, who recently joined Fluminense, stands at just 1.60 meters (5’3”).

Tied with him in height is Siyabonga Mabena, a young winger for South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Tallest Player

Three goalkeepers share the title of tallest players at the Club World Cup, all standing at 2 meters (6’7”). One of them is Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid star goalkeeper. He joined by fellow Belgian Mike Penders, a Chelsea prospect acquired from Genk for $23 million.

The third is Gustavo Ramalho, Fábio backup at Fluminense. Among outfield players, the tallest is Jackson Ragen, a defender for the Seattle Sounders, who stands at 1.98 meters (6’6”).

Most Valuable Player

With a market value of $254 million, Vinícius Jr. is the most valuable player participating in the Club World Cup. With notable absences like Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz, and Pedri, the Brazilian forward currently the Ballon d’Or Silver Ball holder tops the list.

Erling Haaland ($236) and Jude Bellingham ($233) round out the top three.

Highest-Scoring Team

Luis Enrique PSG arrives as the most prolific team, having scored 152 goals in 58 matches. The reigning European champions boast the most firepower heading into the tournament.

Bayern Munich (138 goals) and Real Madrid (137) complete the top three, with Benfica just behind at 135. South American and North American teams trail due to their seasons being in early stages.

Most Minutes Played

European teams come into the tournament running on fumes, while American teams are just hitting their stride. Among nearly 1,000 players, Federico Valverde stands out as the player with the most minutes played this season.

The Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder has logged 5,600 minutes across 66 matches since August 1. His workload was so intense that he missed Uruguay most recent call-up due to injury.

Though Bradley Barcola (PSG) and Luka Modrić have one more appearance than Valverde, their total minutes are lower. Joško Gvardiol of Manchester City follows Valverde with 5,321 minutes played.

Are you ready for the show?

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle packed with talent, youth, experience, and goals.