World Cup 2018, France vs Belgium: 5 Key players to watch out for

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The favourites and dark horses will lock horns on Tuesday

#3 Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

Brazil v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
De Bruyne is a core member of the Belgian squad

The 27-year-old midfielder made his full international debut in 2010, and has earned 66 caps and scored 15 goals.

He has represented Belgium at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and at the UEFA Euro 2016 in France and is currently a core member of the Belgian squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

At club level, De Bruyne plays for English side Manchester City and had a successful 2017-18 season with them as he won the Premier League and the EFL cup. He ended the league season as the top assist provider with 16 assists and won the Premier League Playmaker of the season award.

De Bruyne is a versatile player who mainly plays as a central or attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger or second striker. He is a modern day playmaker who is known for his wide range of passing abilities and long-range shooting skills.

He has played 360 minutes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup for Belgium in four matches and has scored one goal and provided one assist. He will prove to be a vital player for the Red Devils against France as his playmaking skills are the essence of Belgian midfield.

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