1. Roberto Firmino (Brazil)
Roberto Firmino and Brazil are strong favourites to win it all in Russia. Part of an extremely talented squad, Firmino will hope to contribute to Brazil's quest towards a sixth World Cup triumph.
He is expected to lineup alongside the likes of Neymar (PSG), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Douglas Costa (Juventus) and Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City). These stars will look to atone for the disappointment of the 2014 semifinal 1-7 exit at the hands of eventual World Champions Germany. Should the two heavyweights win all their contests, a showdown could be on the cards in the Final.
With Liverpool players playing for some serious contenders in Russia, it is almost certain that Firmino, Mignolet, Lovren or Henderson and Alexander-Arnold will at least make it to the World Cup 2018 semifinals.