Maiden FIFA WC 2022: The 2022 FIFA World Cup is within a night’s sleep away with all roads leading to Qatar for the once in 4 years sporting carnival.
On one spectrum, we see the likes of Messi, Ronaldo play 5 World Cup competitions whereas on the other, we see new and fresh talent looking to make their mark.
There are also experienced campaigners who are participating in their maiden FIFA WC and hope to make it big.
After seeing the oldest players, today we see the players who are playing their maiden FIFA WC competition.
Jamal Musiala
His attitude, consistency and raw talent ensured he was a part of German’s touring squad for the 2022 FIFA WC edition.
Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané have a combined 38 goal contributions for Bayern this season. 🔥
They will both be going to their first World Cup with Germany.
[@MusialaEra] pic.twitter.com/ge8a7wxAUM
— BayernTimes (@BayernTimes) November 19, 2022
Musiala represented both Germany and England at the youth level before pledging his alliance to the Die Mannschaft. At 19, the German is to debut for his nation at the FIFA WC.
Jude Bellingham
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The 19-year-old English prospect was announced in Southgate’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Bellingham has been on the horizon for the last 2 seasons with Borussia Dortmund due to which he has rightfully deserves a call-up for the World event.
He made his England debut in 2020 and has achieved his dream of a World Cup spot within 2 years.
Pedri
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The Spanish lad won the young player of the year at the Ballon D’or ceremony last year; which is enough evidence of the talent.
Pedri’s quick, intelligent and hard-working style of play is his forte which got him a call-up from Enrique for Spain’s WC Qualifiers last year.
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Gavi ✅
Pedri ✅
Fati ✅
Pino ✅#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/mv5k8gfLG0— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) November 11, 2022
Consistent performances have ensured his place in the FIFA WC 2022 main event, where he looks to showcase his magic and creativity.
Alphonso Davies
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Alphonso Davies makes his debut at the World Cup 2022 with his national side, Canada.
Davies was a key member in ending Canada’s 36-year drought as they sealed a return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
Alphonso Davies has been a regular feature for Bayern Munich and within a short span of time has shown why he is highly rated by his peers.
He won the 2021 CONCACAF Men’s player of the year, which is a start in the making of a potential future great.
Alphonso Davies after Canada’s World Cup squad dropped 🥺 pic.twitter.com/tLvdGjyvHC
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 13, 2022
The winger’s explosive pace, dribbling and creativity is a menace to the opposition, which could be a driving force in Canada’s success.
Virgil van Dijk
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Van Dijk is making his World Cup debut for Netherlands at 31 years of age after an especially long road.
To double it up, he is the captain of the Dutch side which gives him massive motivation to guide his team to glory.
Netherlands returns to the World Cup after missing out in 2018, where they did not qualify. Hence, this is Van Dijk’s shot at glory for the Dutch.
