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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, FRANCE – APRIL 29: Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during warmup before the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint Germain and EA Guingamp at Parc des Princes on April 29, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 29: Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during warmup before the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint Germain and EA Guingamp at Parc des Princes on April 29, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images) /

5. Kylian Mbappe, striker, France

Kylian Mbappe has everything he needs to dominate a global international tournament. Still only 19, the France forward has already established himself as one of the most lethal attackers in Europe.

Not many are blessed with the long-striding pace and immaculate close control Mbappe possesses. He’s also added greater composure to his game since joining PSG last summer.

Acting as the ideal foil for Cavani’s strength and Neymar’s vision, Mbappe has learned to better hold his nerve when bearing down on goal.

The result has been another stellar season for the rising star of European soccer. OptaJean detailed Mbappe’s scoring streak in comparison with his strike partner for France:

https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/986708149141934080

The connection between Mbappe and Griezmann in Russia is potent enough to fire Les Bleus to the trophy.

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