#Russia2018: 5 unforgettable players who showcased brilliance and unmatched skill
RUSSIA – What a memorable tournament it was.
Kylian Mbappé
The French forward plays for Paris Saint-Germain and has been a force to be reckoned with within the France national team. The 19 year old’s unmatched pace and excellent dribbling skills have posed a constant threat on the left wing in every game France has played in.
1950 🇺🇾 Ruben Morán (19)
1958 🇧🇷 Pelé (17)
1982 🇮🇹 Giuseppe Bergomi (18)
2018 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé (19)Kylian Mbappé becomes only the fourth teenager to play in a #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/0OWz5ik6sG
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 15, 2018
Live images of Kylian Mbappé. pic.twitter.com/vohahLhC5V
— SCOUTED (@scoutedftbl) July 15, 2018
Harry Kane
Bringing his goal-scoring form from English club soccer to the World Cup, Kane has led the England team by example, maintaining his position at the top of the goal scorers’ list in the World Cup.
https://twitter.com/Mohamma71043932/status/1018527822174924800
Harry Kane's World Cup
Goals-6
Assists-1
Pass completion rate-94%
Successful tackles-12/14Distance covered-25.6km (most by an England player, 7th most of any player in the tournament)
Key passes-5
Aerial dials won- 11/13
Interceptions-7He had a bad tournament though 🙄🙄
— Gary Jackson (@gwjackson08) July 15, 2018
Luka Modrić
The Croatia captain and playmaker has controlled games by controlling the midfield. When Croatia went to extra time in three matches in a row, it was Modric who never slowed down and kept Croatia’s hopes alive by constantly feeding the ball to the forward players.
Luka Modric controlling that midfield like…#WorldCupFinal #WorldCup #FRACRO pic.twitter.com/TYh6O5u0h9
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 15, 2018
Eden Hazard
Belgium’s captain, like Modric, did not score many goals but always posed a threat with sublime playmaking. He will be remembered as Belgium’s best player in the golden generation that reached the semi-finals.
https://twitter.com/masterpiece7_/status/1018532459476996096
Guillermo Ochoa
Ochoa will be remembered specifically for his world-class saves in Mexico’s 1–0 victory over Germany, which spelled the beginning of the end for the former champions. Ochoa became a national icon overnight for this one amazing performance.
https://twitter.com/ClubAmerica92/status/1018455650492223489