World Cup 2018: 10 Potential Breakout Stars

3. Hirving Lozano (Mexico)

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Though he'd already established himself as a dangerous player in Mexico's Liga MX prior to moving west, few could've foreseen the impact Hirving Lozano would have on the Eredivisie.

The 22-year-old signed a six-year contract with PSV Eindhoven last summer. He dominated the league in 2017-18, notching an impressive 17 goals from 29 starts on the left and right flanks, adding 8 assists in the process. Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez might be bigger names, but Lozano is Mexico's danger man, and his starting spot is guaranteed.

Lozano already has 7 goals from 26 international caps. Capable of playing anywhere along the front line, he prefers the left, and that's where he'll slot into Juan Carlos Osorio's system. Expect him to cut inside frequently, launching countless shots with his cannon-like right foot. This isn't his only trick, though: Lozano is a great crosser too, and he loves to use his athleticism to tear defences apart before whipping high balls into the box.

He's the total package as a wide man, and while a tough group draw and the prospect of facing Brazil in the second round could halt Mexico, PSV's star man will stand out regardless.

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