he likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Eden Hazard will be the players that most fans would want to see at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. These players in the end might be the deciding factor in their team standing on the winners’ podium at the end of the tournament in Russia. However, even a Messi or Ronaldo cannot win the 2018 World Cup for their countries by themselves. These superstars will need an able support cast that can get the job done when needed. The 2018 FIFA World Cup will see quite a few rising stars that will be raring to leave their mark on the tournament.
Here is a look at five youngsters who have the potential to take the FIFA World Cup by storm.
Marco Asensio (Spain)
The highly-rated Real Madrid forward managed to find a place in the Spain squad while players like Alvaro Morata missed out. The 22-year-old had a stellar season for the Spanish giants, making 52 appearances in all competitions this season, contributing 11 goals and six assists in what was his second full season at the Bernabeu.
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)
Alex Iwobi joined Arsenal with in 2015 and a lot was expected at the Emirates from the Nigerian youngster and while he has failed to set the stage alight, the immense potential he has still remains. Iwobi was a regular in Arsenal’s victorious FA Cup campaign of 2016-17 and his scored some crucial goals for the North London club.
Youri Tielemans (Belgium)
Belgium is already a team that boasts of some world-class players, who are plying their trade in the biggest clubs in world football. The Red Devils also have some impressive youngsters who will surely be in the plans of manager Roberto Martinez. Among these youngsters is a 21-year-old midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
With over 100 appearances for German giants Bayern Munich to his name, it’s hard to believe that Joshua Kimmich is only 23 years old. The right-back had a brilliant season for Bayern as the Bundesliga team reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Despite being beaten by eventual champions Real Madrid in the semis, Kimmich made it to the Champions League team of the season, courtesy his four goals and three assists in Europe.
Davinson Sanchez (Colombia)
The Colombian defender is just 21 years old but has already made a fierce reputation for being one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. Sanchez joined Tottenham Hotspur from Dutch club Ajax in 2017, for a reported fee of 42 million pounds, and he has since gone on to really impress for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Sanchez was rewarded with a new and improved contract that will keep the Colombian international in North London until 2024.