The honours
Our winners are computed straight from the tournament data — and checked against FIFA's official (voted) awards. The data and the jury agree on the Boot and the Glove; they argue about the rest. Open any winner for the receipts.
Golden Boot
Most goals; ties broken by assists, then fewest minutes — FIFA's official rule.
Kylian MBAPPE
10 goals · 4 assists · 6.5 xG
✓ FIFA's official award went to the same player.
behind: MBAPPE's field presence, all tournament
Golden Glove
Most clean sheets (270+ min); xG prevented, then save % break ties. Computed, not voted.
Unai SIMON
7 clean sheets · 14 saves · 69% saved · 0.7 xG prevented
✓ FIFA's official award went to the same player.
behind: SIMON's field presence, all tournament
Best Player
Highest card overall with 360+ minutes; average match rating breaks ties. Computed, not voted.
Michael OLISE
7.54 avg rating · 0 goals · 7 assists · 2.3 xG
FIFA's official (voted) winner: RODRI (84) — the data saw it differently.
- 2
DIOGO COSTA7.22 avg rating
- 3
Leandro TROSSARD7.83 avg rating
- 4
Orlando GILL6.98 avg rating
- 5
behind: OLISE's field presence, all tournament
Best Young Player
Born 2005 or later, 180+ minutes, highest overall. Computed, not voted.
Desire DOUE
21 years old · 1 goals · 1 assists · 0.7 xG
FIFA's official (voted) winner: Pau CUBARSI (78) — the data saw it differently.
behind: DOUE's field presence, all tournament
Also official: Silver Ball: Messi · Bronze Ball: Mbappé · Silver Boot: Messi (8) · Bronze Boot: Bellingham (7) · Fair Play Trophy: Netherlands
Team of the tournament
The best XI by card overall in a 4-3-3 — minimum 300 minutes played.