World Cup 2018: 10 top number 10s to watch out for 

#9 John Obi Mikel (Nigeria)

Captain fantastic, Mikel will be crucial for the Eagles

The former Chelsea midfielder will be the captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles at the World Cup and will be responsible for driving the team forward.

The team's most experienced player, he is an adept passer of the ball capable of going short or long depending on the team’s needs.

A midfielder who defends like a matured centre-back would: with intelligence and an excellent reading of the game; his excellent long-range passing and the vision to by-pass the opposition’s midfield with balls over the top will be crucial for a team that looks set to play on the counter.

This defensive nous coupled with his brilliant passing and ability to dictate the tempo of a game will be of great help in slowing the game down at certain times to help his defenders recover and disrupt the flow of the opposition’s attacks.