Riverbed young player Mastantuno shines in the opening game of the Club World Cup, conquering fans with highlights in the game

In the just-concluded Club World Cup opening match, Mastantuno, who was only 17 years old, played for the River Plate for 90 minutes, showing amazing comprehensive ability, helping the team beat Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 and successfully taking the first step in the championship journey.

This talented Argentine boy is remarkable whether it is confrontation, dribbling or running on the court. He is brave and courageous on the defensive end, quick and flexible on the offensive end, and truly has both offense and defense. His performance not only won the applause of fans, but also attracted the attention of football celebrities.

Mastantuno started as the right winger. As the game progressed, he gradually wandered to the middle and intervened more frequently in the organization's offense. He completed 31 passes in the whole game, with 27 successes, with an astonishing 87%. He also created a very threatening opportunity for his teammates, with two shots at the same time, one of which hits the range of the goal frame.

From the data, his xG (expected goal) is 0.14, and his xA (expected assist) is 0.04, and his total is 0.18. Despite not scoring or assists, the young player left a deep mark on the court. 26% of his passes were completed in and around the 14th area, showing that his threat in the middle is particularly evident. Especially in the second half, he cut in many inwards to create chaos, and once he headed the ball and almost knocked on the opponent's goal.

What is even more surprising is his performance without the ball. Mastantuno's discipline and fighting spirit on the field are impressive. He ranked first in the game with 10 successful confrontations, winning 9 out of 18 ground confrontations, with a winning rate of 53%. In addition, he won the only air confrontation. His aggressiveness is also reflected in the fact that he caused 5 fouls, which is also the highest in the game. At the same time, he only made fouls once, which is well offensive and defensive.

In terms of dribbling, he tied for the most breakthroughs in the game, almost unstoppable. Only one player has more touches than he has in the offensive third zone, which proves that he is always one of the most dynamic nodes in the River Plate offense.

Although it did not shine on the data list, Mastantuno became an indispensable fulcrum on the right side of the river bed through diligent running, stable performance and excellent tactical execution. His high performance makes it hard to believe that he is just over 17 years old.

Shortly after the end of the game in River Plate, Real Madrid coach Alonso was asked by the media about Mastantuno when attending the pre-league press conference with Al Hillal.

"Mastantuno? We are very satisfied with Franco's form, and he really plays well now," Alonso said. "I talked to him and I was impressed by his ambition and maturity. But the football world is cruel and he still has a long way to go."

Mastantuno's shine heralds the rise of a new generation of Argentine players. On a stage like the Club World Cup, he is no longer just "young", but has truly embarked on his own path as a protagonist.