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Moukoko (18)
Germany
The Borussia Dortmund striker is already a starter for the German team and every game he plays is better than the last. The youngest player in the World Cup has goal in his blood and will help his team a lot. A priori he will be a replacement, but considering the lack of a pure 9, his role can change at any time.

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From Arrascaeta (28)
Uruguay
The new Copa Libertadores champion faces the World Cup of his life. Although he lives in the shadow of Suárez, Josema and Fede, his role will be decisive. It is the different player of choice, the one that puts the magic, the touch and the imagination. Uruguay’s ability to develop football depends largely on their boots. He is the ‘uruguasho’ genius.

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Leandro Trossard (27)
Belgium
The Brighton striker could be one of the keys to the Belgian team. With Lukaku’s physical problems and Hazard not knowing, he can be a differential player in attack. Leandro has already shown Brighton that he loves the big stages. He can contribute the goal quota needed for Roberto Martínez’s men to go far.

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Nico Williams (20)
Spain
The Athletic attacker is one of the great agitators that Spain have in the squad. The youngest of Williams is characterized by his facility to eliminate rivals, with the ability to throw a dribble in an elevator. Speed and one on one are his greatest virtues. It is difficult for the national team to find holes in opposing defenses and he has the keys to find them.

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Gakpo (23)
Netherlands
With 12 goals and 15 assists, he is the top scorer and top assister in the Eredivisie, a real nightmare for opposing defenses. He runs like a gazelle, scores goals like a goalscorer and assists like a glove on his feet. With Memphis, he should be the offensive reference of choice.

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Then (21)
England
In the last Eurocup he came as a young promise and missed one of the decisive penalties in the final. Now he comes as one of the stars of Arsenal, leader of the Premier League. His football explosion makes him love football and it’s time to get it with his country’s shirt. He could be one of Harry Kane’s great partners. Now when the bike starts it is unstoppable.

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Lamptey (22)
Ghana
The Brighton winger is one of Ghana’s great hopes for the World Cup. Its great strength is attack, but it also follows defense. He is characterized by running up and down throughout the game and being a nuisance to opposing defenses, who cannot see his movements and cannot match his cruising speed.

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Gonzalo Plata (22)
Ecuador
The Valladolid winger is bold, cheeky and brave. Every time the ball comes to him, he stares at his rival, moves his waist like there’s no tomorrow and wants to make a fool of the ball. His imagination to bargain is endless. The speed and strength with which he does everything is his great strength. It is one of Ecuador’s assets.

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Lucas Paqueta (25)
Brazil
The covers, the goals and the assists are for Neymar, Vini or Antony, but the key for the attackers to work is Lucas Paquetá. The West Ham footballer is the link between the midfield and the attack, he is the thermometer of the team. He is in charge of playing and making people play. Without a doubt, his role will mark the destiny of Brazil.

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Guardiol (20)
Croatia
The Leipzig central defender is destined to mark an era in European football. The new head of the Croatian defense will have to lead his team from the back to try to match the great World Cup they did in 2018. In the Bundesliga it is already a wall and now they have to show the same in the most important event in the world of football . He is a dream for attackers.
Source: La Verdad

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