World Cup 2018: 5 Swiss players to look out for

#4 Ricardo Rodriguez

Rodriguez has scored two goals in the last two matches

The AC Milan defender stands strongly alongside captain Stephan Lichtsteiner. The Zurich born left-back has 53 caps to his name and brings lots of experience to his side. According to WhoScored, Rodriguez is strong in holding onto the ball and his passing. At the same time, he offers a strong threat in set-pieces and is able to cross the ball accurately.

After a pretty decent performance in Serie A, he has attracted suitors from English Premier League and Bundesliga. For now, his main focus will be on his country’s World Cup journey in Russia. His side will kick off their campaign against Brazil in the first match of Group E. It is certainly difficult and challenging to stop the likes of Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, and Gabriel Jesus. However, Rodriguez has shown his maturity and ability to cope with pressure. It may be the time that he shines in his second World Cup.

In the most recent match against Japan, Rodriguez converted the penalty with perfection. Additionally, he scored his nation's only goal against Spain. David de Gea made a shocking error during the match and the left-back stepped up to score. Even though he is a defender, the 25-year-old enjoys supporting his team-mates in the attack. He often advances forward quickly and seizes the chance to be in the box whenever he can. Rodriguez is absolutely one of the Swiss players to look out for this summer.