Why Arsenal's World Cup Record Just Got Broken

10. Danilo (Brazil)

Versatile Brazil full-back Danilo arrived at the Etihad in a £26.5 million deal, after two seasons at Real Madrid where his talents were largely under-utilised. The heavily-tattooed defender hails from the rural hinterland of Bicas - a village with a population of just 15,000 people.

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It goes without saying that his World Cup appearance will almost certainly be commemorated with, if not a statue, at least a nice plaque.

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