AFCON 2025: Lookman Tops Stats, Beats Mané & Díaz On Performance Charts

AFCON 2025: Lookman tops stats, beats Mané & Díaz on performance charts Morocco/North Africa Ademola Lookman has emerged as one of the most statistically impressive players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, edging ahead of stars like Sadio Mané and Brahim Díaz on performance metrics compiled across the tournament, according to football analytics platforms. While Senegal’s Sadio Mané ultimately claimed the official Player of the Tournament award after leading his side to continental glory, Lookman’s influence stood out in data-driven ratings systems that factor goals, assists, creativity and consistency.
Analytics platform SofaScore rated Lookman as the top performer overall, with a high average tournament score based on his all-round contributions. The Super Eagles forward finished AFCON 2025 with three goals and four assists in six games, combining attacking output with creative influence numbers that placed him above peers like Mané and Morocco’s Díaz in statistical rankings.
Lookman also featured in WhoScored’s Team of the Tournament, underlining his consistent impact from midfield and attack.
Senegal were crowned AFCON 2025 champions, beating host nation Morocco in the final, while Morocco’s Díaz finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals. Despite missing out on the official MVP award which went to Mané following his key role in Senegal’s success Lookman’s performances have sparked conversation among fans and analysts about his elite level at Africa’s biggest stage.