The World Cup gives Lautaro Martínez a record that goes beyond goals. According to the FIFA Threat, the official indicator developed by FIFA to measure the offensive impact of players, the Argentine striker was the most dangerous player in the entire competition in relation to minutes played.
The statistic takes into account all actions capable of concretely increasing the probability of scoring, rewarding not only goals but also the ability to create chances and constantly put opposing defenses under pressure. In the 369 minutes spent on the field, the Argentine center forward recorded an index of 7.65 per 90 minutes, the best in the tournament.
Behind him were Ferran Torres (5.77), Charles De Ketelaere (5.45), Mikel Oyarzabal (4.05), and Kylian Mbappé (2.72), all trailing by a significant margin. The data certifies the specific weight of the Argentine center forward in his National Team’s journey.
Even without being the top scorer of the tournament, the Toro was the player who, minute after minute, generated the highest number of dangerous offensive situations, confirming himself as an indispensable reference point in the Albiceleste’s attack. A statistic that highlights an often less evident aspect of the game, but one that is fundamental for evaluating a striker’s performance: the ability to constantly create danger, even when the scoresheet does not smile. In this respect, no one did better than him at the World Cup.
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