World Cup 2018: The best and worst players from Japan v Senegal 

#3 Best: Moussa Wague

A teenage sensation

Moussa Wague was on fire. The youngster announced and expressed himself on the big stage like no one else.

Firstly, hats off to his fearlessness, flair and flamboyance. Considering the fact that he is 19, no one would expect him to go forward as he did.

He put up an all-round show. The teenager set the tone right from the very beginning, by darting forward into advanced positions, overlapping the wingers continuously and not being afraid of entering the 18-yard box. Due to his positive and tactical presence, Nagatomo was forced to drop deeper and narrower.

Although the left-back enjoyed some space in the final third, it was only in bits and pieces. His deliveries too, were top notch, as he whipped the crosses in with the right amount of pace and precision.

Wague defended neatly, using his physicality and chipping in with vital challenges. For the goal too, he outfoxed Nagatomo with a late run and a sublime finish.

Moussa Wagué's #WorldCup game by numbers vs. #JPN: 62 touches7 crosses4 chances created2 clearances1 shot1 goalThe first African teenager to score at a #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/coCYPUpGCO

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 24, 2018