The latter stages of the Qatar 2022 World Cup are approaching thick and fast with plenty of the groups already finished and many teams learning their round of 16 opponents.
That means that some wonderful players are going to get the chance to continue showing their skills and it is even more important for the players who have struggled with their clubs but have now found game time and form with their national teams.
We’re going to take a look at some players who are in the round of 16 who you could be hearing much more about after the tournament. At the time of writing, Groups G and H have not played their final games.
Morocco have done incredibly well to top their group containing Belgium, Croatia and Saudi Arabia. Hakim Ziyech has been a major reason why they have achieved that.
Everyone knows who Ziyech is, but many may have forgotten just how good he can be. The Chelsea man could be on the move to AC Milan in January where he may get a new lease of life and become a joy to watch again.
This guy is going to be the subject of many transfer rumours over the next couple of years if this tournament is anything to go by. The American has been a vital component of the midfield that has helped them reach the round of 16.
Playing for Valencia in Spain, Musah is already being linked with a host of Premier League clubs who want to act first.
Polish defender Jakub Kiwior can be left out of the criticisms that the national team have received for playing boring football en route to the round of 16. His job is to stop the other team from scoring.
He has looked like a really assured defender for Spezia and now he looks it at a World Cup too. Juventus and AC Milan have been linked, along with West Ham United in the Premier League. He is only 22 as well.
20-year-old defender Josko Gvardiol put in an incredible display against Belgium to ensure that Croatia made it to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
The RB Leipzig man has been linked with bigger clubs and that is only going to continue in the January and summer transfer windows.
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