World Cup 2018: 10 Potential Breakout Stars

10. Pione Sisto (Denmark)

Although Christian Eriksen will carry most of Denmark's creative load in Russia, 23-year-old Pione Sisto is all set for a big tournament after an impressive season with Spain's Celta Vigo.

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A jet-heeled winger whose flashy dribbling skills should immediately catch the eye, Sisto should line up on Denmark's left flank, where he'll be tasked with supporting striker Nicolai Jorgensen. Throw Eriksen into the mix with the right-sided Yussuf Poulsen, and the Danes have a dangerous attack that should deal real damage to the vulnerable Peruvian and Australian backlines.

Sisto will become the first player of Sudanese origin to play at a World Cup when he turns out for Denmark on June 16th. He's expected to be one of the main driving forces behind a team who thrive in transition, and the Danes will look to his dynamism to unsettle opponents on the break. His tournament run may not go particularly deep, though. If current betting odds prove accurate, Denmark will likely face Argentina in the second round, but Sisto has more than enough in his locker to send his reputation skyward even if he's limited to four games.

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