1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
The last few years have been disastrous for Argentina which follows back to back defeats in the Copa America final.
They were also on the verge of losing a World Cup spot, but in the end, Lionel Messi earned his side the spot.
Like the World Cup qualifiers, Argentina will depend on Messi once again who has been in firing form this season. A bad World Cup campaign can complicate a lot of things and it might be Messi’s last major tournament.
While if Messi manages to keep his firing form going, the tables can turn around for struggling Argentina.
International stats: 146 Appearances | 77 Goals