Saudi Arabia: Fahad Al-Muwallad (Al-Ittihad)
“He is the Cristiano or Messi of Saudi Arabia,” it was said before his loan move from Al-Ittihad to Levante. But 26 minutes in total didn’t offer him the platform the World Cup might.
Egypt: Mahmoud Hasan (Kasimpasa)
Trezeguet, as he is known because of the supposed likeness to the former France striker, has been linked with Leicester to replace Riyad Mahrez. Galatasaray are also sniffing around the Kasimpasa midfielder.
Russia: Aleksandr Golovin (CSKA Moscow)
The versatile, industrious midfielder has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea among others, and the hosts’ key man is ready to sample life away from CSKA despite being only 21.
Uruguay: Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Cruzeiro)
The attacking midfielder, 23, who will provide the ammunition for Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, has already caught the attention of European clubs including Monaco and Wolves with his performances for Cruzeiro.