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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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Porto’s Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera runs for the ball during the Portuguese league football match between FC Porto and Vitoria Setubal at the Dragao stadium in Porto, on April 23, 2018. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)
Porto’s Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera runs for the ball during the Portuguese league football match between FC Porto and Vitoria Setubal at the Dragao stadium in Porto, on April 23, 2018. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images) /

29. Hector Herrera, midfielder, Mexico

Like Fernandes, Hector Herrera is a midfielder who may have escaped many people’s attention. Even so, the 28-year-old has all the attributes to be the maestro in the middle for El Tri.

Herrera helped himself to five goals and as many assists with Porto this season. He can dictate games from deep, offer inspiration in the final third and is even tenacious enough to break up play.

Having an all-rounder like Herrera in the engine room is a huge boost for Mexico. The squad is already loaded with quality up top, including former Arsenal man Carlos Vela and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez.

Herrera’s partnership with Andres Guardado, a skilled destroyer for Real Betis, will ensure the supply lines to Vela and Co. stay open. If Herrera turns on the style, a Mexico squad paired with holders Germany in Group F can go further than many expect.

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