FIFA World Cup 2018: 10 players who will likely be playing in their last World Cup

Uruguay v Czech - 2018 China Cup International Football Championship
Diego Godin has featured 116 games for Uruguay

#1 Sergio Ramos

Spain v Israel - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Sergio Ramos is a commanding presence at the back

Another no-nonsense defender in the list. Sergio Ramos is arguably the best defender of this time.

Ramos has played three World Cups for Spain and was really impressive in the 2010 World Cup, which they won. Ramos' solidity at the back helped Spain keep five clean sheets.

He was also in the squad that won the Euro Cup in 2008 and 2012. Since the retirement of Michel Salgado, he has been Spain's first choice Centre-back and has been doing that job with perfection.

In this Russian World, he will have the duty to protect Spain's defence along with FC Barcelona defender Gerrard Pique.

Ramos has been impressive for Real Madrid this season. Even though the Madrid endured a tough campaign in the La Liga, Ramos was one of their key players and was a star performer.

As Spain plans to conquer the World once again, Ramos will take a leading role. The versatile defender has to protect Spain's defence from destructions and will have to contribute a little to their attack, like those bullet headers.

He also needs to act as a commanding leader for the Spanish crew and his experience will surely serve the purpose. A replica of his best performances is enough to take Spain back to the ultimate glory.

This will likely be his last World Cup for Spain, given he is 32-years-old, just like Iniesta. He has worn the Spanish jersey for 151 times and has scored 13 goals. Yes, he is a goal-scoring defender.

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