Nigeria’s Key Stats: How the Flamingos Ranked Among the Best at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos did more than lift the trophy at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. They also finished among the tournament’s statistical leaders in several important categories. From individual work rate and shot volume to team-wide attacking and physical numbers, the data underlines the quality of their campaign.

Here are the standout rankings.

Most Fouled Players

Nigeria’s attackers were a constant threat, and opponents had little choice but to foul them.

1. Queen Joseph (Nigeria) – 13

2. Mary Dunstan (Nigeria) – 11

3. Diana Bravo (Venezuela) – 11

4. Ri Ui Gyong (DPR Korea) – 11

5. Ri Kyong Im (DPR Korea) – 11

Queen Joseph topped the entire tournament in this category, with Mary Dunstan right behind her. Oluebube Umejiaku also finished joint-6th with 10.

Attempts at Goal (Players)

Mary Dunstan’s relentless shooting placed her among the tournament’s most active attackers.

1. Yu Jong Hyang (DPR Korea) – 51

2. Ri Ui Gyong (DPR Korea) – 37

3. Kim Won Sim (DPR Korea) – 27

4. Mercedes Diz (Argentina) – 24

5. Mary Dunstan (Nigeria) – 24

Total Distance Covered (Players)

Work rate was a hallmark of Nigeria’s campaign. Queen Joseph ranked fourth overall in distance covered.

1. Eh Chong Gum (DPR Korea) – 61,918m

2. Pepe (Brazil) – 61,169m

3. Isa Rech (Brazil) – 60,508m

4. Queen Joseph (Nigeria) – 59,655m

5. Ri Kyong Im (DPR Korea) – 59,421m

Crosses

Nigerian players were among the most active crossers in the tournament.

1. Eh Chong Gum (DPR Korea) – 51

2. Ri Ui Gyong (DPR Korea) – 43

3. Kanyinsola Yusuf (Nigeria) – 43

4. Queen Joseph (Nigeria) – 31

5. Amari Manning (USA) – 28

Attempts Outside the Penalty Area

1. Ri Kyong Im (DPR Korea) – 14

2. Lindey Atieno (Kenya) – 13

3. Kanyinsola Yusuf (Nigeria) – 11

4. Tosin Rafiu (Nigeria) – 10

5. Seidatu Wahab (Ghana) – 10

6. Harura Matsushita (Japan) – 10

Headed Attempts at Goal

1. Yu Jong Hyang (DPR Korea) – 13

2. Pak Kyong Ryong (DPR Korea) – 6

3. Mercedes Diz (Argentina) – 5

4. Catalina Munoz (Chile) – 4

5. Oluebube Umejiaku (Nigeria) – 4

Corners

1. Eh Chong Gum (DPR Korea) – 57

2. Kanyinsola Yusuf (Nigeria) – 27

3. Helena (Brazil) – 24

4. Carolina Ferrera (Spain) – 14

5. Rara Higuchi (Japan) – 14

Defensive Pressures Applied

1. Lindey Atieno (Kenya) – 177

2. Queen Joseph (Nigeria) – 173

3. Gaudancia Maloba (Kenya) – 170

4. Kennedy Corkin (Samoa) – 168

5. Mary Dunstan (Nigeria) – 161

Receptions In Behind

1. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Nigeria) – 26

2. Maddie Dimaria (USA) – 20

3. Yu Jong Hyang (DPR Korea) – 20

4. Ri Ui Gyong (DPR Korea) – 20

5. Mei Hanashiro (Japan) – 19

Receptions Under Pressure

1. Queen Joseph (Nigeria) – 196

2. Yu Jong Hyang (DPR Korea) – 186

3. Ri Kyong Im (DPR Korea) – 186

4. Fuki Ito (Japan) – 185

5. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Nigeria) – 174

Goalkeeper Actions Inside the Penalty Area

1. Susahna Peacock (Samoa) – 220

2. Nathy (Brazil) – 197

3. Jane Ijirigho (Nigeria) – 165

4. Nienke Holland (New Zealand) – 157

5. Belinda Maku Aklie (Ghana) – 141

Team Rankings: Nigeria in the Top 5

Attempts at Goal

1. DPR Korea – 218

2. Nigeria – 130

3. Japan – 110

4. USA – 107

5. China PR – 99

Expected Goals (xG)

1. DPR Korea – 17.84

2. USA – 17.82

3. Brazil – 10.45

4. Nigeria – 10.2

5. China PR – 9.45

Goals Scored

1. DPR Korea – 29

2. USA – 27

3. Brazil – 18

4. Japan – 15

5. Nigeria – 14 (tied with China PR)

Fouls Committed

1. Nigeria – 79

2. DPR Korea – 77

3. Venezuela – 68

4. Japan – 68

5. Brazil – 65

Total Distance Covered

1. Brazil – 10,517

2. Japan – 10,453

3. DPR Korea – 10,230

4. USA – 9,141

5. Nigeria – 8,622

Individual Honour

Oluebube Umejiaku, who scored the winning goal in the final, was named the tournament’s adidas Golden Ball winner — recognition of her decisive influence throughout the competition.

The Flamingos’ victory was not just about one match. It was built on high work rate, physical intensity, and consistent attacking threat. From Queen Joseph’s leading role in drawing fouls, covering ground, and applying pressure, to Mary Dunstan’s shot volume, Kanyinsola Yusuf’s crossing and set-piece involvement, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi’s runs in behind, and Jane Ijirigho’s goalkeeping activity, the numbers reflect a side that imposed itself across the tournament.

These key stats show why Nigeria were able to go all the way and become world champions.