World Cup 2018: 5 Full-Backs to watch out for in this edition

#4 Thomas Meunier (Belgium)

Thomas Meunier has 5 goals in 21 apps for Belgium

The World-Cup just wouldn't come any earlier for Thomas Meunier. Signed by PSG for €7m from Club Brugge on a four-year deal in 2016, the Belgian right-back has had a mixed career so far.

Having competed with Serge Aurier throughout his first season, he often appeared on the substitute bench, due to good performances by Aurier.

This season though, 26-year-old has settled in the French capital and has had a good season so far. In a team led by one of the deadliest attacks in Europe, the defence is not a major concern, but Meunier and company seem to be doing a good job.

This season, he has made 16 appearances in Ligue 1 and has also featured in the Champions League once, which is impressive; given the fact that his direct competition for a starting-XI spot is none other than Dani Alves.

Possessing great man-marking skills, physical strength, the ability to intercept attacks, and pace to run down the flanks to running up and down the right-wing to put in crosses for his forwards, Meunier plays a considerable role at both ends of the pitch.

The Belgian has a knack for attacking, having scored five and assisted five in 25 games this season, an impressive stat for a full-back.

With his position in the national squad all but cemented, the player interested in a transfer away from the French giants in the near future and clubs across Europe interested, the World-Cup is going to be a crucial stage for the player.