Exciting matches, unexpected results, last minute goals and coming back from the dead- the FIFA World Cup, 2018 has been scintillating and gripping till now. Not only as teams but the individual players are also getting heated up in the games. Leading the top scorers is Harry Kane, followed by Lukaku and Ronaldo successively. However, everything is uncertain this time, and hence we spot out a few players who are showing signs of outshining the top scorers.
- Luka Modric (Croatia)
The Croatian has displayed excellent leadership qualities this World Cup and has performed brilliantly on field. Anchoring the team’s midfield, he scored 2 goals in 2 appearances. Not only this, he has excellently encouraged his team to thrive, score goals, maintain the strategy and win matches this time.
- Denis Cheryshev (Russia)
Not many people were expecting a gripping performance from Russia, but overthrowing all expectations, they soared inside the Round of 16. They have been deadly in the matches, and 38% of their attack comes from this man- Denis Cheryshev. Scoring 3 goals in 3 appearances, the Villarreal attacker is someone every team should be wary of.
- Diego Costa (Spain)
Spain already boasts of a great team, and Costa has created a stage for himself amongst his incredible teammates. Scoring his first goal in just 24 minutes, he fired again at the 55th minute against Portugal. With a number of matches left, expect Costa to become a superstar this time.
- Philippe Countinho
Brazil has been quite consistent, and this man owns their victories. Countinho has been phenomenal, scoring beautifully directed goals and breaking the opposition’s defence and composure at the moments when it was needed. He carries a lot of expectations of the Brazilian fans on his shoulders.
