World Cup 2018: 5 players who make France a formidable team to beat

#4 Samuel Umtiti

France v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly match

Umtiti is a daring defender who always puts his body on the line in the name of a block. He times his tackles to perfection, is a good tactician and has good heading abilities in the opposition's penalty box.

Being a risk taker, Umtiti feeds the ball between lines and rarely picks a wrong option. He was part of the Barcelona side this season, which was undefeated in many games in La Liga. Umtiti will form a good partnership with Raphael Varane in World Cup.

His physical strength and mental ability will be crucial for France's success in Russia.