World Cup 2018, Uruguay vs France: 5 Key Players to watch out for

#1 Antoine Griezmann (France)

Antoine Griezmann playing for France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The 27-year-old forward made his debut for the senior French side in March 2014 in a 2-0 victory against The Netherlands.

He was selected by French head coach Didier Deschamps for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil where he featured in all of France's games till they were eliminated from the Quarter Finals.

Griezmann rose to prominence for his performance at the 2016 UEFA Euro where he scored six goals for eventual runners-up France and won the Golden Boot.

He currently plays for La Liga side Atletico Madrid where he has scored 112 goals in 209 appearances over a span of four seasons.

Griezmann won the 2017-18 UEFA Europa League with Atletico Madrid and scored a brace in the final against Olympique de Marseille. On 19 June 2018, he signed a contract extension at Atletico Madrid until 2023.

He is described as a quick, modern and versatile left-footed forward who works hard for his team.

Griezmann is considered a team player who can occupy several offensive positions in or behind the main attacking line.

In addition to his ability to both score and create goals, he has also been praised for his work-rate, attacking movement, positional sense, and ability to interpret the game.

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he has appeared for the French team in all four games and has scored two goals.

He will be a vital part of the French attacking lineup on Friday against Uruguay and will try to take his side one step closer to the World Cup glory.

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