World Cup 2018: 5 Premier League players from underdog nations who could become national heroes

#4 Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi might not be a crowd favourite at Arsenal, but he certainly is one with his country. He is a widely important figure in Nigeria's attack and will look to star for them in Russia. He has got tremendous ability and could play a bigger part for the Gunners in the seasons to come. But for now, Iwobi's focus is with Nigeria and doing the best he possibly can for them. His pace can cause problems for opposing defences in Russia.

The Super Eagles have a bunch of Premier League talent but it is Iwobi who could make things happen. He had a blinder of a game and destroyed Argentina in a friendly not so long ago, and will hope to repeat the feat when Nigeria meet them again in Russia. Croatia and Iceland round off a tough group for Nigeria, but the pace and experience in attack could be crucial for them. Iwobi will have a chip on his shoulder to go and perform his best for his country.