Opta: “Lionel Messi created the most chances (23) of all players at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.” #OptaWCCountdown
15 - Since 1966, the most dribbles completed in a World Cup match is 15, by Jay Jay Okocha for Nigeria against Italy in July 1994. Showboat. #OptaWCCountdown
Opta: “Lionel Messi, 2014 Dünya Kupası’nda tüm oyunculardan daha fazla şans oluşturdu (23).” #OptaWCCountdown
2 - Dünya Kupası tarihinde iki kırmızı kart kart gören sadece iki oyuncu var: Rigobert Song (1994 ve 1998) ve Zinedine Zidane (1998 ve 2006). Izdırap. #OptaWCCountdown
Opta: “1966 yılında bu yana, Dünya Kupası’nda gol atamadan en çok şut çeken oyuncu Lionel Messi (29 şut, 2010 yılında). Hayal kırıklığı.” #OptaWCCountdown
1 - Since 1966, the only player to score at the World Cup with his right foot, left foot and head, as well as scoring a direct free-kick and penalty, is Robin van Persie. Flying. #OptaWCCountdown
7 - Since 1966, the player to be penalised for the most handballs at the World Cup is Diego Maradona (7). Trademark. #OptaWCCountdown
19 - Ronaldo had a hand in 19 goals (15 goals, 4 assists) in 19 World Cup appearances for Brazil. Phenomenon. #OptaWCCountdown
21 - Diego Maradona has played 21 matches at the World Cup finals; the most of any non-European player. Master. #OptaWCCountdown
25 - Lothar Matthäus has played more World Cup finals games than any other player (25). Icon. #OptaWCCountdown
42 - Roger Milla was aged 42 years & 39 days when he scored for Cameroon vs Russia at World Cup '94 - the oldest player to ever score at a World Cup finals. Timeless. #OptaWCCountdown
34 - Asamoah Gyan attempted 34 shots at the 2010 World Cup, the last being a missed penalty in the 120th minute against Uruguay in the quarter-finals. Heartbreak. #OptaWCCountdown
28 - There were 28 red cards shown at the 2006 World Cup, more than at any other World Cup tournament. Naughty. #OptaWCCountdown
4 - Just three players have scored a goal at four different World Cup tournaments: Miroslav Klose, Pele and Uwe Seeler. Hotshots. #OptaWCCountdown
8 - The number of goals scored by Lionel Messi (5) and Cristiano Ronaldo (3) in 28 World Cup appearances combined. Superstars. #OptaWCCountdown
24 - Since the 1966 World Cup, the most passes in the build-up to a goal is 24, set by Argentina in the 2006 World Cup before Esteban Cambiasso's goal against Serbia. Liquid. #OptaWCCountdown
29 - Since 1966, the player with the most shots at a World Cup without scoring is Lionel Messi at the 2010 edition (29). Frustrated. #OptaWCCountdown
2 - There are just two players who have received two red cards at the World Cup finals; Cameroon's Rigobert Song and France's Zinedine Zidane. Marching. #OptaWCCountdown
3 - The only player to have won the World Cup on three occasions is Pelé, who was victorious in 1958, 1962 and 1970 with Brazil. Champion. #OptaWCCountdown
