Hakim Ziyech
A silky left-footed winger with a magician's touch, this Moroccan standout has a knack for making the game look effortless — threading impossible passes through tight spaces and curling shots into corners that goalkeepers can only watch go by. He was a key creative spark when Morocco made their legendary run to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, becoming the first African nation ever to reach that stage, and he'll be looking to help his country write another historic chapter on home soil in 2026. At 33, he's in the "veteran with a point to prove" territory, which often produces some of the most memorable performances in tournament soccer. Watch for the moments when he gets the ball on the left side and pauses — that little hesitation before he does something completely unexpected is usually when things get interesting.