The second round of group-stage matches is now complete. We are halfway through the tournament, with 32 of the 63 matches already played, and some players are beginning to stand out statistically.

Thanks to the data insights from BeSoccer Pro, here's a look at the top performers across key statistical categories:

Most goal contributions: Michael Olise (5)

The Bayern winger leads the tournament with three goals and two assists. Close behind are Muller, Coman (Bayern) and Kolo Muani (Juventus), all involved in three goals.

Michael Olise Bayern Boca

Shots on target: Olise, Di Maria and Gonzalo Garcia (5)

All three share the lead. Olise and Di Maria have each scored three times, while Real Madrid's Garcia has found the net once.

Di María Benfica Auckland City

Shots inside the box: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (6)

The Georgian leads this list without scoring a single goal. Trailing him with five are Samu Omorodion (Porto), Jose Lopez (Palmeiras), Bouanga (LAFC), Gonzalo (Real Madrid) and Rusnak (Seattle).

Kvaratskhelia PSG Atlético de Madrid

Shots from outside the box: Messi and Palavecino (6)

Messi scored from long range against Porto to maintain his lead, matched by Palavecino's flurry of attempts against Real Madrid. John Kennedy (Pachuca) follows with five.

Leo Messi Inter Miami Oporto

Saves: Claudio Ramos (12)

Porto's keeper continues to face a heavy workload. Courtois (Real Madrid) and Ustari (Inter Miami) follow with 11 each.

High claims: Nathan Garrow (7)

The Auckland keeper impressed in his first appearance, surpassing Weverton (six, Palmeiras) and John (five, Botafogo).

Tackles: Marwan Ateya (6)

The Al Ahly midfielder leads this category, ahead of Moreno (Palmeiras), Costa (Boca Juniors) and Moufi (Wydad Casablanca), all with four.

Marwan Ateya Leo Messi Al Ahly Inter Miami

Fouls committed: Gregore (11)

The Botafogo midfielder tops the list after another foul-heavy performance. Ateya and Rios (Palmeiras) trail with nine each.

Gregore Botafogo

Fouls suffered: Gerson and Youcef Belaili (8)

They now share the lead. Others with six include Rios, Joao Mario (Porto), Simeone (Atletico), Artur (Botafogo), Bensebaini (Dortmund) and Cristian Roldan (Seattle).

Belaili Esperánce Tunis Los Angeles FC

Ball recoveries: Jonathan Tah (33)

The Bayern centre-back remains in front, just ahead of Thiago Silva (32, Fluminense) and Waldemar Anton (31, Dortmund).

Jonathan Tah Bayern Múnich Auckland City

Recoveries in opponents' half: Cristian Roldan (18)

Seattle's Roldan leads, followed by Pavlovic (Bayern, 15), Hercules (Fluminense) and Moreno (Palmeiras), both on 14.

Cristian Roldán Seattle Botafogo

Possession lost: Desire Doue (41)

The PSG youngster is the new leader. Di Maria (38) is second, Messi (36) third.

Désiré Doué PSG Atlético de Madrid

Losses in own half: Boxall, Barboza and Gregore (20)

Three-way tie among Auckland and Botafogo players. Trailed by Anton, Igor Jesus (Botafogo) and Mitchell (Auckland), each with 15.

Nikko Boxall Auckland Bayern

Successful passes: Vitinha (238)

The PSG midfielder continues to dominate, missing just 11 passes. Kimmich (Bayern, 197) and Achraf Hakimi (170) complete the top three.

Vitinha

Final-third passes completed: Vitinha (53)

Vitinha also leads here after a strong display against Botafogo. Kimmich (32) and Pavlovic (31) follow.

Vitinha PSG Atlético de Madrid

Successful dribbles: Messi and Doue (11)

Doue caught up with Messi after matchday 2. Kevin Serna (Fluminense) is next with ten. Olise (Bayern) attempted 25 dribbles but failed on 16.

Leo Messi Inter Miami Oporto

Offensive duels won: Youcef Belaili (17)

The Esperance Tunis forward overtook Messi and Kvaratskhelia (both on 15) after his display against LAFC.

Youcef Belaïli Esperance Tunis Los Angeles FC

Progressive runs: Michael Olise (14)

Olise leads ahead of Vinicius (11, Real Madrid). Four players are tied with ten: Artur (Botafogo), Estevao (Palmeiras), Pedro Neto (Chelsea) and Kvaratskhelia (PSG).

Michael Olise Bayern Boca Juniors

Aeria lduels won: Nicolas Otamendi (19)

The Benfica defender excelled against Auckland City to surpass Thiago Silva (10) and Igor Jesus (11, Botafogo).

Nicolás Otamendi Benfica-Auclkand City

Clearances: Adam Mitchell (14)

The Auckland defender remains busy. Teammate Boxall follows with 12, and Barboza (Botafogo) is next with 11.

Adam Mitchell Bayern Auckland

Accurate crosses: Di Maria (9)

His performance against Auckland lifted him into the lead. Gabriel Fuentes (Fluminense) has five. Vinicius, Amrabat (Wydad) and Piquerez (Palmeiras) all have four.

Benfica Auckland City

Offsides: Denis Bouanga (5)

The LAFC forward not only missed a penalty that led to their elimination but also leads the offside chart. Several players follow with three.

Dénis Bouanga

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