With a transfer window around the corner, these players have done quite well for themselves on an individual level in Qatar.
The gladiator fight that is the World Cup is a sort of proving ground for players looking to make that next leap in their career. The crowd of 1.1 billion that turns its eyes to the coliseum of this sport ensures the pressure is on. No matter how astute and advanced scouting is and has become these days, a player who rises in the moment can flourish in the riches of the transfer market—especially one that’s just weeks away from taking center stage.