10 Best Players Of World Cup 2018's Group Stage

Any of the coaches at the World Cup would absolutely love to have Uruguay's Diego Godín in their squads. The 32-year-old is unquestionably one of the very best defenders on the planet and has been so good for his country in the group stages of this World Cup.

The likes of José Giménez and Fernando Muslera have played their parts, but Godín's defensive solidity, astonishing work rate, and remarkable sense of calm helped Uruguay become the only team not to concede a single goal in the group stages. Not only has he been brilliant at the back, Godín has also been seen on several occasions pushing forward and attempting to bring his team to life with some incisive passes and attacking runs.

Especially in the first game, Godín was regularly seen pushing up and creating a couple of good chances for Uruguay's forwards, with the Atlético Madrid man leading by example and doing everything within his power to help his side win the game.