World Cup 2018: 5 key players for Colombia

Colombia are back with a familiar looking side that took the 2014 FIFA World Cup by storm
Colombia is back with a familiar looking side that took the 2014 FIFA World Cup by storm

#3 Juan Cuadrado

The speedy winger, Juan Cuadrado will be a constant threat down Colombia's right flank
The speedy winger, Juan Cuadrado will be a constant threat down Colombia's right flank

Position: Right Midfielder

The 30-year-old Juventus right winger, Juan Cuadrado will be one of the first names on Colombia's team sheet due to his raw pace and versatility. Being a gifted athlete, his dribbling abilities will prove to be a nightmare for any defence at the World Cup.

At the 2014 World Cup, he provided 4 assists in the tournament which eventually earned him a move to Chelsea for 23 million euros. The attacker couldn't cement a starting spot for the London side, making repeated appearances off the bench and was eventually sold to Juventus in a 17.3 million euro move. He seems to have reignited his footballing career with 4 goals and 6 assists in 21 appearances for the Italian giants in the 2017-18 season.

He has the ability to deliver the perfect cross and will look to find Radamel Falcao with any given opportunity as they lead the counter-attack. With 69 appearances to his name in which he has scored 7 times for Colombia, Cuadrado will be one of the key players to watch out for in the 2018 World Cup.

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