World Cup 2018: Top 5 breakout stars of the World Cup  

Croatia v Denmark : Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Rebic in action for Croatia

#1 Benjamin Pavard

Uruguay v France: Quarter final - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Pavard in action for France in the Quarterfinal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Young French right full-back and 22-year-old defender, Benjamin Pavard's inclusion in the French squad for the World Cup drew a lot of criticism from fans across the globe. Didier Deschamps faced a lot of heat for his inclusion, but the player has come up with the goods in the tournament with some excellent displays.

With sound positioning and good attacking play including a special goal against Argentina, Pavard has exceeded expectation in the national team. The player has become a valuable addition to the team and important to the manager putting in a good shift against Uruguay as France progressed to the semi-final of the World Cup.

Pavard will be a threat for Belgium in the semi-final and the European minnows will have to contain and not overlook him, as he could cause the golden generation some problems.

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