#1 - Lionel Messi (Argentina):

                                       #1 - Lionel Messi (Argentina):

 

Lionel Messi has been terrorizing European defences for over a decade now, and has proved himself with FC Barcelona times and times again. His trophy cabinet speaks for itself. However, what the Barça star is still missing, is a major achievement with Argentina's first team.
Messi will be motivated more than he has ever been throughout his glorious career, as Russia 2018 will almost certainly be his last chance to win the World Cup. Lionel will be 31, more experienced, and determined, than ever.

Everybody knows that when the Tango star is on fire, it would be extremely complicated for any defence to stop. Messi fans will be hoping that he inspires Argentina to a victory against Ecuador on Tuesday, before starring for them in June and July.


Despite all the disappointing moments he has been through with the national team, there is one last golden chance to achieve the biggest title in world football, which is El Mundial.
Messi, who has scored 61 goals for Argentina, has never found the net in the knockout phase of any World Cup edition.