By Kabiru Abdulrauf
As the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup enters its knockout stage in Chile, the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with several young stars making their mark on the global stage.
Among the standout performers is Benjamin Cremaschi, the dynamic midfielder from the United States, who has scored three goals to help his team secure a place in the Round of 16. Cremaschi’s energetic displays and goal-scoring instinct have made him one of the tournament’s early sensations.
The Round of 16 fixtures are set to take place from Tuesday through Friday, following the conclusion of the final group-stage matches on Monday.
So far, five players share the top spot in the goal chart with three goals each:
- Benjamin Cremaschi (USA)
- Mora (Mexico)
- Leborgne (France)
- Michal (France)
- Sarco (Argentina)
Closely behind are several others with two goals apiece, including:
H. Ishii (Japan), I. Subiabre (Argentina), M. Camejo (Cuba), M. Caputo (Australia), N. Norris (USA), Talal Haji (Saudi Arabia), Y. Zabiri (Morocco), H. Synchuk (Ukraine), S. Magidigidi (South Africa), R. Ichihara (Japan), D. Bennie (Australia), and Daniel Bameyi (Nigeria).
As the competition heads into its decisive phase, all eyes will be on these promising talents to see who can maintain their scoring form and lead their nations closer to World Cup glory.
