5 Players to watch out for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

#4 Cristiano Ronaldo (Forward; Portugal)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has cemented his name as arguably the greatest finisher in the history of the sport. A fox-in-the-box, Ronaldo is as lethal as it gets in front of the goal. Defending champions of the European Cup, a Ronaldo-led Portugal would be playing in Russia as the underdogs.

With a lack of big names in the Portuguese roster, it is down to the determination of the players and Ronnie's abilities to triumph in Russia.

Ronaldo's exponential revival of form in the 2018 calendar year stands as good news for the hopes of the Portuguese. The forward's talents propelled Real Madrid to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after a highly talked about tie against Paris was largely judged by Ronaldo's finishing abilities.

Can Ronaldo win another international trophy?

Los Blancos might not be at their best to earn bragging rights for collective trophies as a team, however, Ronaldo, tenacious as ever, is always eyeing for ways to improve himself as a goal-scorer.

A show of strength in Russia could reignite Cristiano's claim of being among the greatest players to ever touch a ball in the modern era. Can Portugal continue their dream run and count upon their European success on the global stage? Only time and Cristiano Ronaldo can tell.