Weston McKennie – United States
McKennie, a center midfielder for Juventus, has been dominating the Italian Serie A since the age of 24. The Italian Cup in 2021 and the United States Footballer of the Year title in 2020 are two of his career-high points.
McKennie has also achieved great success while wearing a Team USA jersey, taking home the 2020 CONCACAF Nations League title. Will McKennie contribute to the USA’s continued success in Qatar? We eagerly anticipate what his professional future holds.
Lionel Messi – Argentina
Lionel Messi, arguably one of the most skilled players of all time, has played a key role for both club and country, helping former team Barcelona win four UEFA Champions League championships and Argentina win the Copa America in 2021.
Messi, an Argentine legend, may play in his final World Cup in 2022 at the age of 35, so he will be driven to capture the one major trophy that has eluded him. He will undoubtedly have a good chance of winning the world cup given his talent.