World Cup 2018 Best XI (Heading Into Tournament)
5. Central Midfield - Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
Arguably the most important player in a record-breaking Manchester City side this season, De Bruyne scored 12 goals and set up another 20 for his team. Furthermore, despite the depth of talent in the Belgium squad, he is the most important for them too.
The midfield maestro is a complete player - he controls the game and dictates play, pulls the strings in midfield with precision, is deadly with free kicks, excels in a deeper role and was named the Premier League Playmaker of the Season. He is quite simply sensational.