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The best 30 players at the World Cup

By James Dudko

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the International friendly match match between Portugal and The Netherlands at Stade de Genève on March 26, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the International friendly match match between Portugal and The Netherlands at Stade de Genève on March 26, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /
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BREMEN, GERMANY – APRIL 29: Marco Reus of Dortmund gestures after the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund at Weserstadion on April 29, 2018 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
BREMEN, GERMANY – APRIL 29: Marco Reus of Dortmund gestures after the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund at Weserstadion on April 29, 2018 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

20. Marco Reus, forward, Germany

Just when you thought Germany couldn’t get any better, Marco Reus is finally fit enough for the start of a major tournament. His presence makes the defending champions significantly stronger.

Reus at 100 percent is a phenomenally gifted attacker. He can strike from anywhere thanks to a combination of pace, timing and intelligence.

Few forwards can match Reus’ feel for where chances will present themselves. His acceleration is similar to international teammate Leroy Sane.

Unlike the Manchester City man, though, Reus has a superior instinct for switching positions and targeting vulnerable defenders. If they can keep Reus injury free, no small task, Die Mannschaft will be even more potent going forward than they were four years ago.

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