World Cup 2018: 10 players who can finish as the top scorers 

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#10 James Rodriguez

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JAMES DOMINATES THE BALL, FBL-WC-2018-COLOMBIA-FAREWELL

The Colombian international is the most recent Golden Boot for the FIFA World Cup with a tournament-leader six goals.

In his first appearance in a World Cup, he scored the goal of the tournament in the Round of 16 games versus Uruguay from outside the box that secured his contract with Real Madrid a the time.

Rodríguez became the tenth South American player who finished in the top goalscorers list in a World Cup, and only the first Colombian to do so.

James has netted 21 times in 62 caps with Colombia since his debut with "Los Cafeteros" in 2011.

He scored 8 goals in the 2017/18 season with Bayern Munich, including his 100th official career club goal in the 2-0 win over FSV Mainz 05 this year.

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The Colombian suffered five different injury problems and missed eight games this season but still found a way to maintain his form and help Bayern win the Bundesliga.

James is a player who can carry his team if they need it, so he could become the goalscorer when Colombia finds in trouble.

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