World Cup 2018: Top 5 attackers of the tournament

#3 Kylian Mbappe (France - 4 goals)

France vs Croatia: Final - 2018 FIFA World Cup — The French prodigy won the World Cup Young Player award

Paris Saint Germain superstar, Kylian Mbappe was one of the brightest attackers in the World Cup this year. At just 19, the teenager has earned a lot of comparisons with Brazilian hero, Ronaldo De Lima, courtesy of his incredible performances in the competition.

The French wonderkid was really a fantastic revelation in the tournament, managing to eclipse the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar Junior and Cristiano Ronaldo on the world's most prestigious stage.

His pace, trickery, dribbling and goalscoring exploits helped him to impress in the big-games, typically producing one of the finest individual displays in the competition during France's 4-3 demolition of Argentina in the Round of 16, a match in which the PSG superstar bagged a fantastic brace.

Mbappe had a decent start to his World Cup career, bagging 4 goals and 1 assist in the tournament as well as helping his nation to claim the prestigious trophy in Russia. He also claimed the FIFA Young Player award as the most impressive youngster in the competition.

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Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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