World Cup 2018: Breakout stars XI 

LF: Takashi Inui

Inui in tears after Japan's loss to Belgium

Real Betis appear to have bagged this summer’s best bargain, having signed Takashi Inui on a free transfer just weeks before his sensational showing in Russia. By far the oldest outfield player on this team of breakout stars, the 30-year-old proved that it’s never too late to make a major impression at a World Cup, with two outstanding group game performances and a sensational display against Belgium.

Indeed, the winger shell-shocked the latter with his dazzling close control, exquisite passing technique and a powerful 25-yard drive which briefly had Japan with one foot in the quarter-finals. But it was not enough to drag Japan through to the next round, however, Inui excelled at the tournament and will enjoy his upcoming spell in the La Liga.

All this from a player who had barely made a ripple outside the mid-table of the Bundesliga and La Liga in the years gone by proving its never too late. Although Inui at the World Cup has proven to the world his abilities on the field and will be hard to stop in Spain.

LF: Hirving Lozano

Lozano was a standout performer for Mexico

Hirving Lozano's goal celebration in Mexico caused an artificial earthquake in the country when he scored the only goal in the nation's historic win over defending world champions Germany in their opener.

According to the Instituto de Investigaciones Geologicas and Atmosfericas, seismic monitoring network, a spike in activity was recorded when Lozano tucked the ball past Neuer's near post. While the organisation posted on their social handle that is was caused artificially possibly due to stomps.

Mexico recorded a historic win over the World Champions and progressed from their group only to face Brazil in the round of 16, where they went out 2-0. However, the young attacking player Lozano impressed with his displays that have caught the attention of a number of European clubs.