Five rising stars to watch at the Club World Cup 🤩

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·15 giugno 2025

Five rising stars to watch at the Club World Cup 🤩

Want to play scout for this FIFA Club World Cup? We've got you covered!

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The FIFA Club World Cup officially kicked off last night with a 0-0 draw between Al Ahly and Inter Miami. The hostilities have begun, and we should now see the emergence of a large number of talented players who are still relatively unknown to the general public.

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To mark the occasion, we've put together a list of gems to watch out for in this competition:

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)

It's hard to call a player a "gem" when they've been making waves in the transfer market in recent days. Although his move to Real Madrid is a done deal, Mastantuono will still be wearing the River Plate jersey. We're undoubtedly talking about one of the biggest talents in the competition: capable of playing on the right wing or as a number 10, his technical finesse and vision could cause serious damage.

If this elegant playmaker can confirm his potential in Madrid, he will undoubtedly become a major figure in world football.

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Estêvão Willian (SE Palmeiras)

Once again, we'll be witnessing the swan song of a gem in their formative club. Like Mastantuono, Estêvão will be joining the big leagues after the competition. Signed by Chelsea for a whopping €60m, this Brazilian left winger is the perfect archetype of... a Brazilian left winger. Fast, powerful, and comfortable in one-on-one situations, he's been decisive 16 times in 32 games this season. It's probably no coincidence that he's earned the nickname "Messinho".

Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders)

Heading to the MLS, a league more known for the presence of Pulga and friends than for the gems it harbors. And yet... it's a shame to see players like Obed Vargas fly under the radar. Playing for the Seattle Sounders, this midfielder shines with an extremely complete profile, making him a future great. Out of contract at the end of 2025, he could soon give European clubs ideas as they scout the competition.

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Wesley (Flamengo)

Again, we're putting a player in the "gem" category who already has 130 games under his belt with Flamengo. But in doubt, we have to mention this versatile right-back who continues to gain maturity. At 21, Wesley already has a good reading of the game, but above all, an exceptional physical presence. In his position, he's capable of repeating runs tirelessly, which has earned him his first call-up to the Seleçao.

Vitor Roque (SE Palmeiras)

This is somewhat the fallen gem of this list. Vitor Roque's name already resonates loudly in the football world, and not always for the right reasons. Yet, despite his difficult spell in Spain, it will be interesting to follow the competition of the player who was once seen as one of the most promising number 9s on the planet.

Probably leaving the nest too early, this striker, who combines power and technique, has had a failed transfer to Barça and an unglamorous loan spell at Betis. Today, he's back in his home country with the intention of picking up where he left off.