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Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Depay | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
| Cody Gakpo | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Donyell Malen | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Memphis Depay | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
| Frenkie de Jon.. | 3 | 7 | 0 |