#7 - Joshua Kimmich:
The influence of Joshua Kimmich keeps growing on the pitch, for both FC Bayern Munich and the national team.
In June, he played an essential role in guiding a young German side to FIFA Confederations Cup triumph, for the first time in their history.
It is expected that the 22-year old maintains his spot in the starting lineup, succeeding 2014 winner Philipp Lahm's in Germany's World Cup plans, after the veteran has brought an end to his footballing career.
In his last three games for the Bavarian giants, up against Anderlecht, Mainz and Schalke, Kimmich scored a goal and mustered four assists, proving just how vital his offensive contribution can be.
The rising right-back's game is balanced between helping the defence and supporting the attack with his valuable runs, in addition to his ability to help maintain possession and improve the build-up from the back.
Kimmich really does it all.