World Cup 2018: 6 Breakout stars of the group stage

#2 Hirving Lozano (Mexico)

Hirving Lozano is the brightest Mexican prospect of the current generation and is already a household name in the video game FIFA. The winger is one of the top young players that gamers target to buy and he has gone on to show why in this World Cup.

Lozano came into this World Cup after playing a major role in helping PSV Eindhoven beat Ajax to the Dutch Eredivisie this season as he ended as their top scorer with 17 goals and 11 assists in just 29 appearances. A winger blessed with blistering pace and great finishing, Lozano was tipped to be one of the young players to watch out in Russia.

The man nicknamed Chucky gave the German defenders and Joshua Kimmich in particular nightmares. The Mexican winger was on fire against the Germans from start to finish, creating numerous chances for his teammates, which they failed to take advantage of.

When he was presented with a chance, he took his goal with a calmness and maturity that belied his age. He absolutely dominated his flank and put in a shift that exposed Kimmich, who himself has been rated as one of the best right-backs in the world. He was one of the better players in a disappointing final game against Sweden.

With his breathtaking performances, the winger is likely to move out of PSV this season and he will not have a shortage of suitors and most of the top European clubs will be vying for his signature. The speedy winger will not get a better stage than against Brazil to show his class with the whole world watching.