#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has been probably at his best for Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Having scored 4 goals in 3 matches in the group stage, his stunning free-kick against Spain in the dying minutes of the game was probably the best goal at the World Cup till now.
Portugal, being a one-man army team will depend on Ronaldo in their match against Uruguay in the Round of 16. Having beaten Puskas record of being the highest European goalscorer of all time against Morocco, Portugal will expect Ronaldo to fire for them in the knockout stage and inspire them through his leadership skills.
He will be the most important player to watch out in the Round of 16.
Edited by Zeeshan Ali