We’ve reached the hottest phase of the competition: the final four. The best teams in world football are battling it out for a spot in the final, and as always, we at Sofascore News bring you our ideal lineup to aim for maximum points.
We’ve considered recent performances, current form, potential impact, and value for money to build a competitive and balanced XI.
Here are our picks for this round of the Club World Cup 2025.
🧤 Thibaut Courtois (PSG vs Real Madrid)
When Real Madrid reaches the final stages of a tournament, they become (almost) unbeatable. Courtois is one of the team’s leaders thanks to his experience, composure in decisive moments and winning mentality. A solid and reliable choice in goal.
🚆 Nuno Mendes (PSG vs Real Madrid)
Arguably the most dominant left-back in the world right now. Constant attacking runs, technique, positional awareness, and the ability to create overloads. He hasn’t registered a goal or assist yet, but even against Real Madrid, Nuno looks ready to show that he plays at a different pace.
🇨🇴 Gabriel Fuentes (Fluminense vs Chelsea)
He impressed against Al Hilal with his defensive composure and attacking initiative. A good low-budget, high-output option.
🛵 Fran García (PSG vs Real Madrid)
You can’t build a fantasy XI without looking at the numbers: 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 matches, and an increasingly central role in Real’s game. His intensity and attacking runs make him a weapon to watch.
🔵 Pedro Neto (Fluminense vs Chelsea)
Facing Fluminense, he can cause chaos with his pace and unpredictability. One of Chelsea’s best players in the tournament: 3 goals in 4 matches, 0.8 goals per match, 2 big chances created, and 2.5 key passes per game. Not bad at all!
🪄 Arda Güler (PSG vs Real Madrid)
One of the brightest young stars of the tournament. Güler is becoming more and more involved in Real Madrid’s play and already has 1 goal and 2 assists, both assists came in the quarter-final against Dortmund. Creativity and Fantasy points: the perfect combo.
🥶 Cole Palmer (Fluminense vs Chelsea)
Despite a tricky matchup, Palmer has everything needed to make an impact. He’s Chelsea’s technical leader, takes set pieces and penalties, and is always in the thick of the action. Expensive, yes, but it’s worth it. We suggest choosing him as a Captain for this gameday.
🇧🇷 Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense vs Chelsea)
Fluminense is the fairytale of this tournament, and Martinelli is one of its stars. The brain of the midfield, he’s not the flashiest name, but he brings balance, quality touches, and an eye for a surprise run into the box. A smart player who often earns strong ratings.
🐢 Kylian Mbappé (PSG vs Real Madrid)
He’s back. After missing much of the tournament due to injury, Mbappé returned to the scoresheet with a stunning overhead kick against Dortmund. This game smells like a clash of past vs future. It might be a mental test, but when Mbappé is fit, he’s simply unstoppable.
💫 Desiré Doué (PSG vs Real Madrid)
Impressive individual performance in the quarterfinals vs Bayern. He finally broke his goal drought. As we know, Doué thrives in big matches, and PSG is relying on him more and more in crucial moments. He could be the surprise pick that makes all the difference.
🎈 Christopher Nkunku (Fluminense vs Chelsea)
Another French player pick up front. A great budget-friendly option. Nkunku is pretty central to Chelsea’s attacking system, blending technique with constant movement. Goals or assists are on the way, thanks to his unpredictable and tireless presence.
The semifinals promise fireworks, and there’s still plenty of room to make the difference. With this selection, we’re betting on players in top form, hungry, and ready to take center stage when it matters most.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Good luck, Fantasy Managers!