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Luka Modric (Croatia) and John Obi Mikel (Nigeria)
This duo may not be the best possible combination, but they can surely boast of a vast amount of experience, which could turn out to be the most decisive factor in making it big at the grandest stage.
Luka Modric will be at the heartbeat of Croatia's midfield alongside Ivan Rakitic. The former has so often played the role of controlling the tempo of the game for Real Madrid and considering the players Croatia have at their disposal, if Modric plays well, the whole attack could tick.
Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea star, has been around for quite some time. He may not be among the top midfielders in the world right now, but he has the know-how that could benefit Nigeria to spring a surprise or two. The 30-year-old Tianjin Teda star prefers to play as a defensive midfielder and he has figured prominently in Nigeria’s qualifying campaign, playing a crucial role as their captain, leading them from the front.
