Toni Kroos tops FIFA Castrol Player Index for 2014 World Cup
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has topped FIFA’s Castrol Player Index for the 2014 World Cup. He topped the list ahead of France’s Karim Benzema and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben who has three goals to his name in the World Cup.
The Player Index is calculated by using a technology which tracks each player’s every move on the football field. It is then termed positive and negative by the impact it has on the match.
The system calculates a player’s points by compiling his positive passes, tackles, interceptions and mistimed tackles, misplaced passes or any movement which has a negative impact on the team’s game.
It is interesting to note that four of Brazil’s players are in the list whereas the world champions Germany have only two. Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez who scored 6 goals in 5 matches finished 9th.
| Rank | Player | Team | Player Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Kroos | Germany | 9.79 |
| 2. | Karim Benzema | France | 9.74 |
| 3. | Arjen Robben | Netherlands | 9.70 |
| 4. | Thiago Silva | Brazil | 9.66 |
| 5. | Oscar | Brazil | 9.63 |
| 6. | Stefan de Vrij | Netherlands | 9.59 |
| 7. | Thomas Muller | Germany | 9.56 |
| 8. | David Luiz | Brazil | 9.54 |
| 9. | James Rodriguez | Colombia | 9.51 |
| 10. | Neymar Jr | Brazil | 9.48 |
Stats from FIFA.com