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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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Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani takes part in a training session in Paris at the Parc des Princes on May 16, 2018. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani takes part in a training session in Paris at the Parc des Princes on May 16, 2018. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) /

14. Edinson Cavani, striker, Uruguay

Uruguay’s firepower is as impressive as any of the top contenders at this World Cup. The South American nation’s potency is thanks largely to the presence of Edinson Cavani.

A prolific powerhouse who gets better as he gets older, Cavani has enjoyed a remarkable season at PSG. The 31-year-old scored an eye-catching 40 goals for Les Parisiens.

In the process, Cavani made history for the Ligue 1 giants, per Squawka Football:

https://twitter.com/squawka/status/957285695885922304?lang=en

Shattering a record set by Ibrahimovic is no mean feat. The achievement is proof of Cavani’s often overlooked class as a finisher.

While it’s true he misses some chances most top strikers would bury, Cavani never gets deterred. Not only is his pursuit of goals relentless, Cavani’s movement is among the best on the planet.

Deft, subtle and sudden half runs make sure this true No. 9 can always find space in the box. If Cavani is allowed to lead the line, Uruguay will be a major force in Russia.

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