Top 10 players to look out for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup 

The football world's most coveted trophy on display
The football world's most coveted trophy on display

#5 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal):

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Eurocup in 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Eurocup in 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most dominant figures in world football in the past decade, and has won all possible cups at club level.

But, in the summer of 2016, the Portuguese was able to guide his nation to the first major title in its history, upon claiming the Euro Cup. An achievement which no doubt, cemented Cristiano's legacy as one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game.

After helping Portugal top their qualifying group, ahead of Switzerland, on goal difference, Ronaldo will be aiming higher this time around, in Russia. The 4-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is regarded by many as the best player in the world, alongside Argentina's Lionel Messi, is expected to captain Portugal in his 4th World Cup participation as a player.

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In 2006, Portugal ended fourth, in 2010 they were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16, whereas in 2014, they could not even make it out of the group stage. A superstar with Cristiano's glorious legacy will be demanded to play a bigger role. All eyes will be set on the Real Madrid icon to deliver on the world's biggest footballing stage.

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Edited by Aakanksh Sanketh
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