Riyad Mahrez
This Algerian winger is one of Africa's best players and a guy who can basically take over a game with his dribbling skills and ability to score from anywhere on the field. He's crucial to Algeria's World Cup hopes because he's their most dangerous attacking player—when he's on, the whole team plays better. What's cool to watch is how he uses quick feet and sudden changes of direction to create space for himself, then either cuts inside for a shot or whips a cross to teammates. If Algeria makes a deep run at this tournament, there's a good chance Mahrez will be at the center of it.