Hundreds of players turned out across 63 matches at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup but not all shone equally bright in the United States.
There were some exceptional individual performances at the tournament, some of which came out of left field. Much like the international World Cup, an array of talents announced themselves to new audiences otherwise unaware of their abilities.
But some of the dazzling superstars we’re more familiar with also rose to the occasion, underscoring their elite status with some breathtaking displays.
Picking the Team of the Tournament is no simple feat but we’ve given it our best shot regardless.
