France were irresistible in their , and Les Bleus' attacking exploits have been reflected in the .
There, Kylian Mbappe now leads the way in Attacking with an average score of 8.79, while his chief source of assists, Michael Olise, has strengthened his hold on top spot in the Creativity column (8.22)
The provide a data-driven measure of player performance throughout the . Using advanced analytics, these rankings assess contributions across Attacking, Creativity and Defending categories, tracking the players who have the greatest influence on matches as the tournament unfolds.
France's dominance in their was reflected in the fact that they accounted for seven of the top 10 attacking scores, eight of the top defensive scores and six of the top creative scores. Mbappe led the way, achieving the highest score of any player (9.1) thanks to his four attempts on target, nine take-ons and, of course, his two goals, the first of which broke the deadlock. Mbappe, who , was influential in leading France’s attack, acting both as the link player option for team-mates and carrying his team into dangerous situations. His movement in and around the box was also a constant source of danger.
Olise was already leading the way in Creativity, and another highly productive performance saw him increase the gap with his closest rival, who just happens to be team-mate Mbappe, to 0.78. Olise had the highest creativity score (8.6) in the match due to his progressive actions, involvement in goal attempts and the support he gave to France in the final third. He was France’s key linking player in central areas, consistently positioning himself to receive, drive forward, and contribute to goal-scoring opportunities throughout.
He was ranked the game's top performer for his pass threat and his cross threat, which contributed to him setting up Mbappe's second goal and Bradley Barcola's strike. He now has five assists, so far. In addition to the goals he provided one of the game's standout moments with his jaw-dropping bicycle attempt which hit the post.
Although the midfielder played a crucial role in the Seleção's with his headed equaliser, he also earned plaudits for his contribution at the back, meaning he rose to the top of the Defending standings. Casemiro earned a defensive score of 8.0, completing the highest number of blocks, defensive actions in the defending third, and possession regains for his team.
He made four clearances, three successful blocks, two tackles and seven possession regains. In addition to his second-half leveller, the Brazil veteran was important in maintaining the team’s balance, being the deepest midfielder in the first half and disrupting Japan's attack.
Sources: FIFA Official
