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Hassan Al-Haydos (31)
Qatar
The captain and striker of the team are the big hope of the host team to get through the group stage. The attacker who plays for Al-Sadd stands out for his quality in making the final pass and for being the leader of the dressing room.

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Enner Valencia (33)
Ecuador
The Fenerbahçe striker wears the armband of the captain of the Ecuadorian team, one of the possible revelations of the World Cup. The attacker faces one of his last big appointments in his country’s shirt.

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Van Dijk (31)
Netherlands
The Dutch team began to build from the defensive solidity of Virgil Van Dijk, the absolute boss of the defense. The Liverpool central defender is in charge of sending calm, security and confidence to others. A wall.

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Senegalese (31)
Koulibaly
Chelsea’s speedy central defender will have double duty in Qatar: he will have to lead the defense as usual and will have to take on stripes and captaincy responsibilities, due to the absence of Sadio Mané.

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Harry Kane (29)
England
The top scorer of the national team and top favorite for the World Cup pichichi is the first captain of England, one of the great candidates to win the World Cup. The Tottenham striker is the most senior player in the dressing room.

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Ehsan Hajsafi (32)
Iran
The AEK centre-back is the great benchmark for Iran at the World Cup. The veteran soccer player has worn the national team jersey for 15 years and is a national legend.

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Tyler Adams (23)
USA
The youngster stands out for the ease with which he provides balance and control of the game to a relatively anarchic team. He stands out with his standard on the ball. He exploded in the Bundesliga and is aging fast at Leeds. The USA ‘cap’ is one of the players to follow.

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Gareth Bale
Wales (33)
Bale, one of the best football players of the last decade, lives in Wales now. It is the star, the hope, the leader and part of the shield of choice. Teammates play so that the left can maximize his virtues. He is a captain on and off the field.

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Lionel Messi (35)
Argentina
The Argentine star faces one last chance to fulfill his dream of becoming world champion. The team’s 10th will try to guide his teammates on and off the green to reach the long-awaited World Cup.

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Al Faraj (33)
Saudi Arabia
The veteran midfielder is the captain and figurehead of Saudi Arabia. The team is relying on their talent and defense to make a miracle of being in the next stage.

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Andres Guardado (36)
Mexico
The Mexican team is going through a period of doubt and will need its captain, Guardado, more than ever. The left-hander is in charge of putting pause, temper and seniority in the service of the group. This will be his last World Cup.

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Robert Lewandowski (34)
Poland
The Polish team is looking to have a great tournament and that is happening because of Lewandowski’s inspiration. The scorer, hardened in a thousand matches, will be the great argument for Poland to go far.

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Hugo Lloris (35)
France
A dressing room full of egos and stars needs a calm captain, a leader who knows how to discover what the group needs at all times. Hugo Lloris was in charge of calming the stormy moments.

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Ryan (30)
Australia
The goalkeeper is the great figure of the Australian team which does not have big names, but has a good group led by Mathew.

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Kjaer (33)
Denmark
The success of the Danes in recent times is due to their dynamism in attack and solidity in defense. In the defensive plot, the name of the captain, Kjaer, stands out from the rest. The central defender is one of those players you always want on your team and never on your opponent.

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Youssef Mksani (32)
Tunisia
The team’s 7th missed the 2018 World Cup due to injury and will now lead his team. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for to settle pending World Cup accounts.

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Spain
Sergio Busquets (34)
To know the role played by Spain, it is enough to see the performances of Sergio Busquets. He is the thermometer of the team and the player who suffers the most or excels depending on the scenario of the match.

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Bryan Ruiz (37)
Costa Rica
Over the years, speed, agility and other qualities have disappeared, but never talent. That’s what Bryan left behind, a magic that continues to be different. Along with Keylor Navas, he is the Costa Rican soul.

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Manuel Neuer (36)
Germany
It’s hard to find a goalkeeper more confident in his chances than Manuel Neuer. Some days he is successful and others not so much, but body language and confidence are his strong points. His charisma always makes the difference. He is a natural leader.

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Yoshida (34)
Japanese
Yoshida is the perfect example of what a Japanese team is: work, discipline, order and then talent. He is the most reliable defender right now.

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Eden Hazard (31)
Belgium
Some hope of seeing Hazard at his best again has passed this World Cup. Nobody trusts him as much as Roberto Martínez, who knows that Belgium’s options will increase if they can recover a captain-worthy version.

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Hutchinson (39)
Canada
In 2003 he played his first game with the national team and now he is fulfilling his dream of being in a World Cup. Football leadership at the moment belongs to other players, but he will bring enthusiasm, experience and a sense of belonging.

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Roman Saiss
Morocco
Morocco has a lot of talent and lacks the composure, maturity and experience to face difficult times. That’s where the center-back figure excels, who is in charge of sending calm to his teammates.

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Luka Modric (37)
Croatia
The game goes through his feet and the winning mentality of the group in his mind. For years, he has been carrying the responsibility of the national team on his back and they have been doing admirably. This will be the last World Cup for the Croatian genius.

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Thiago Silva (37)
Brazil
The Brazilian team has the players, experience and talent to win, but it lacks the management of emotions. That’s where the figure of Thiago Silva emerges, a veteran who has been at his best wins and worst losses and never loses focus.

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Dusan Tadic (33)
Serbian
A team full of courage, competitiveness and bravery also needs a dose of talent that the Serbian 10 has. The coach gives him the freedom to move around the field at will and see how to do damage to the enemy.

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Granite Xhaka (30)
Switzerland
The Swiss team is experiencing a sweet moment and aims to endorse it at the World Cup. Granit Xhaka is looking to transfer the maturity gained at Arsenal to the national team. He defines the game of the team.

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Vincent Aboubakar (30)
Cameroon
The Cameroonians will be looking to surprise a very difficult group and for this they need Aboubakar’s goals. The national team globetrotter scores, assists and spreads optimism among his teammates. With him everything is possible.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (37)
Portugal
CR7’s worst moments are most footballers’ best. This is the winning gene of selection and at the most important event in the world he will unleash it. Portugal is one of the good candidates.

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is (30)
South Korea
The Tottenham striker carries the responsibility of an entire country. He arrived at the World Cup touched, but as soon as he had to compete he would lead Korea again. It’s great to see his message reaching so many of his peers.

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Andre Ayew (32)
Ghana
The Ghanaian team went to the World Cup to have fun and compete like there was no tomorrow. In the call there is a mixture of youth, seniority, experience, enthusiasm and talent that can fight with anyone. From the hand of André Ayew, who has a talent for giving and giving, never say no.

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Diego Godin (36)
Uruguay
To compete, no one can beat Uruguay. To put the leg no one can beat Uruguay. They will have to take the Uruguayan team out of the World Cup for soccer. Godín is the captain of a golden generation searching for its last miracle. His nail perfectly shows what Uruguay is.
Source: La Verdad

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