Chelsea FC celebrated its 120th anniversary in 3/2025, marking a long journey with many ups and downs in European and world football history. Meanwhile, in August, PSG will turn 55. They are the youngest European club participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG midfielder Vitinha covered the most ground at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, clocking in at 69.4 km. He surpassed Fran Garcia (Real Madrid; 65.19 km) and Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal; 62.37 km). Three other PSG players made the top 10: Hakimi (60.68 km), Desire Doue (58.79 km), and Joao Neves (56.44 km). Chelsea's top performer, Marc Cucurella, ranked 14th with 53.85 km.

Center-back Marquinhos leads in international appearances, with 99 caps for Brazil. Following closely behind are teammates Achraf Hakimi (85 for Morocco), Gianluigi Donnarumma (74 for Italy), Ousmane Dembele (56 for France), and Chelsea's Moises Caicedo (55 for Ecuador).

In terms of goals scored, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leads with 18 for Georgia, followed by Hakimi and Lee Kang-in (11 each). For Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez has the most international goals with 5 for Argentina.

Considering both teams, Ousmane Dembele is the top scorer for the 2024-2025 season with 35 goals. Behind him are Bradley Barcola (21), Goncalo Ramos (19), Desire Doue and Cole Palmer (both with 16), Nkunku (15), Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, and Kvaratskhelia (all with 13), Joao Pedro (12), Andrey Santos, Hakimi, and Noni Madueke (all with 11).

Coach Enzo Maresca fields the youngest squad among the 32 clubs in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea's oldest player is Tosin Adarabioyo (pictured), at just 27. PSG follows closely behind in terms of youth, with their oldest player being Marquinhos (31).

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto leads in successful dribbles at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 18. Trailing him are Desire Doue (PSG, 17), Michael Olise (Bayern, 15), and Jeremy Doku (Man City, 15). This highlights the Portuguese player's significant attacking contribution to Chelsea's game.

Chelsea has scored three goals from outside the box in the FIFA Club World Cup, courtesy of Tyrique George (against Esperance), Reece James (against Benfica), and Joao Pedro (against Fluminense). PSG has two such goals, from Fabian Ruiz (against Atletico Madrid) and Desire Doue (against Bayern Munich).

PSG has a record 13 Ligue 1 titles, including 11 in the last 13 seasons. Marseille and Saint-Etienne are tied for second with 10 titles each.

Chelsea has won the English league 6 times (1954-1955, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2009-2010, 2014-2015, and 2016-2017). They trail Aston Villa (7), Everton (9), Man City (10), Arsenal (13), and the two most successful teams, Liverpool and Man Utd (both with 20 titles).

PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has the most clean sheets in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 5, more than double the next two keepers, Fabio (Fluminense) and Weverton (Palmeiras). Chelsea's Robert Sanchez has 2 clean sheets.

PSG is also aiming for its 5th title this season, having already secured Ligue 1, the French Cup, the French Super Cup, and the Champions League.

Chelsea has two UEFA Champions League titles, compared to PSG's one. The Blues' first European triumph came in the 2011-2012 season, just a week after finishing 6th in the Premier League. Stars like Petr Cech, Frank Lampard, and Didier Drogba led Chelsea to a memorable penalty shootout victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Their second title arrived in 2020-2021, despite finishing 4th in the Premier League, 21 points behind champions Man City. With key players like Thiago Silva, Reece James, and N’Golo Kante, the Blues pulled off another upset, defeating Man City in the final in Porto.

PSG secured their first Champions League title six weeks ago, thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich.

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