World Cup 2018: Top 10 best players of group stages

#5 Romelu Lukaku

Belgium v Panama: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia — Lukaku is in contention for the Golden Boot

Romelu Lukaku won the hearts of football lovers with his beautiful story on The Players Tribune. The hardships that he had to go through to be where he is today is a story that oozes inspiration.

He backed up his brilliance in the World Cup by some phenomenal performances in the two games that he played. He is in the contention for winning the Golden Boot as he has scored four goals from two games.

He has also made a key pass in every game and is the focal point of Belgium’s attack as they seek to win their maiden World Cup trophy.

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