The best of the best players participate in FIFA World Cup competing with each other at a platform where millions of people are eyeing on them. Those who perform exceptionally well get the chance to play for the best clubs afterward. The world’s best coaches are eyeing on every single moment; every new talent that has been introduced on the pitch either from the beginning or during the match.
Unlike League and club football, people have emotions and patriotism involved for their country, and to meet those expectations players do whatever it takes to reach the top and lift that 15-inch tall precious World Cup Trophy. Well, to be exact, the world cup trophy is 14.5 inches or 36.8 centimeters in height and is made up of solid 18-carat gold and weighs 6175 grams. Coming back to the main drill, who can be crowned with the title of “The top 6 key players to look up to this FIFA Worldcup 2018 in Russia?”
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Top 6 Players to Look Up To this June in Russia
Ousmane Dembele (France)
This 20-year-old Barca’s rising star has brought up lots of joy for Barca fans and now he is eyeing on FIFA Worldcup trophy in Russia. He is capable of delivering results in pressured games, and surely this Frenchman can easily add up to players from his National side; Antoine Greizmann and Mbappe for a potential forward line. Also, we are predicting these 3 could turn up to be a World Cup winning trio for France National Football team.
Timo Werner (Germany)
Timo might only be 21 years of age, but he has already shown his class by guiding German team to Confederations Cup triumph in June last year. He seems very lethal for a player in this age, and now he is all set to make an even dangerous come back in Russia for the FIFA World Cup 2018. There is a reason why Joachim Löw always backs Timo Werner for his phenomenal finishing skills and that is going to get very clear this June in Russia.
Remember! he helped Germany claim the FIFA Confederations Cup Last Year where his return of three goals earned him the Golden Boot at the Confederations Cup Tournament.
(Perhaps another Golden Boot award for Timo is awaited in Russia this Year)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most dominant athletes in the world of football and has won almost all the possible tournaments for h club. Just 2 years back he has bagged Euro 2016 Trophy for Portugal and this time around he will be aiming is even higher benchmark for others to follow.
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A player of such big caliber and legacy will surely give his best shot for Portugal this year, all eyes will be set on the Real Madrid’s star to deliver on the world’s most-watched footballing stage. Portugal will play against Iran, Morocco, and Spain in the World cup group stage under Cristiano’s leadership.
Toni Kroos (Germany)
Toni Kroos, the backbone of German Football Team after their ex-skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired. The 27-year-old Kroos has won it all; the prestigious FIFA Worldcup, Champions League, La Liga, FIFA Club World Cup, Bundesliga, you just name it and he has it. He has achieved a lot in his career and is only 27-years old. Now he is heading for the next World Cup Glory as a key player in German’s Midfield attack.
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Messi (Argentina)
Everyone wants to watch him play, such a talented and gifted player. Lionel Messi is one of the finest footballers Argentina has ever produced. He easily makes it to the list of top 6 key players in FIFA Worldcup 2018 Russia. Messi is one-of-a-kind player and has led the Argentine’s team to the World Cup Final 4 years back. There is so much to say about Messi but one always gets short of words when talking about this magician.
Mohammad Salah (Egypt)
MOHAMED SALAH could still feature for Egypt in second group game after recovering from the serious shoulder injury he sustained in the UCL final when he tangled with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos.
(If he plays) Lionel Messi’s Egyptian counterpart Mo Salah is going to be a very crucial player for Egypt in FIFA Worldcup. He has shown and proved his class in the Premier League, Champions League, and now he is aiming for the World Cup. Although his team Egypt is going into the tournament as the underdogs, everyone is expecting something extraordinary from Mohammed Salah.
Update as of June 17: Salah declared fit to face Russia by Egypt FA
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Some More Key Players:
Team Brazil: Neymar, Lucas, Marquinhos, Anderson
Team Argentina: Pastore, Lamela, Dybala, Icardi
Team France: Pogba, Zouma, Laporte, Varane, Greizmann
Team Belgium: Lukaku, Hazard, De Bruyne, Witsel
Team Italy: Veratti, Berardi, Insigne, Destro
Team Germany: Gotze, Reus, Gundogan, Draxler
Team Spain: – Deulofeu, Thiago, Isco, De Gea, Bartra
Team England:- Sterling, Barkley, Kane, Stones, Jones
Rest Of The Teams: Depay, Eriksen, Aubemyang, Alaba, James
Conclusion
With just days to go before 1st kick-off between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the world’s biggest football tournament, “FIFA Worldcup”. People are now heading toward Russia to see their favorite stars playing for their national teams.
All the players are in their top forms and it is going to be a treat to watch all these players in their international official kit this June. Two most popular footballers Messi and Ronaldo will be in the spotlight in Russia as they both have achieved everything in the world of football except for this major tournament, “FIFA World Cup”.
