As the team captain, Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a World Cup victory, obtaining the highest average rating of all CFs in a Back 4.
| Player | Rating | Defense | Minutes Played | Country |
| Lionel Messi | 9.67 | Back 4 | 450 | Argentina |
| Harry Kane | 8.11 | Back 4 | 402 | England |
| Richarlison | 7.31 | Back 4 | 323 | Brazil |
| Robert Lewandowski | 7.23 | Back 4 | 360 | Poland |
| Álvaro Morata | 7.16 | Back 4 | 185 | Spain |
Conditions for the presented data:
– Minimum minutes played in the competition: 180 minutes (equivalent to 2 full games) per type of defense played (Back 4 or Back 5);
More World Cup Content:
- Team of the Tournament: https://thestatsway.com/team-of-the-tournament-world-cup-22/
Data from FBref.