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FIFA World Cup 2022 - Four key players from Group A

By Anubhav Kaushal Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share FC Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga The FIFA World Cup 2022 is fast approaching, and Group A has some good teams. This iteration of the World Cup will take place between November and December, and club football will pause for that period. Hosts Qatar are in Group A along with South American side Ecuador. The other two sides are The Netherlands and Senegal. They are the two favorites on paper. Currently, there is an international break, and it is the final chance for the national teams to perfect their tactics and selections before the World Cup. The players that have been selected will most likely find themselves on the plane to Qatar in November. Mentioned below is one player from each Group A team that will be an important figure during the tournament.

#1 Almoez Ali - Qatar

Qatar v Iraq - AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 Almoez Ali is a 26-year-old forward who plays for Al-Duhail SC in the Stars League. He has made 163 appearances for Al-Duhail, scoring 50 goals and providing 47 assists. Ali can play across the front three and has played several games as a winger on both flanks. He made his debut for Qatar at the age of 20 and has gone on to play 82 times for his country, scoring 39 goals. B/R Football@brfootballAlmoez Ali scores his ninth goal in the Asian Cup, a record—and what a way to do it! 2322583Almoez Ali scores his ninth goal in the Asian Cup, a record—and what a way to do it! https://t.co/Yw0UACSsub Qatar's most experienced player is Hasan Al-Haydos, who has made over 160 appearances for the national team, scoring 34 goals. For Ali to score more goals in half as many games shows how important of a player he is. Taking into consideration the teams in Group A, Ali will need to be clinical if they want to stand a chance of qualification for the knockout stages.

#2 Enner Valencia - Ecuador

Ecuador v Bolivia - FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifier 32-year-old Enner Valencia is Ecuador's most experienced player, with 72 appearances for the national team. Valencia is also Ecuador's top goal scorer, with 35 goals to his name. Valencia is no stranger to Premier League fans, given his time at Everton and West Ham. He currently plays for Fenerbahce in the Turkish Süper Lig. OptaCan@OptaCan47 - Players who are scoring most frequently (mins/goals) in the Süper Lig and the top 5 European leagues this season (at least 3 goals):

Enner Valencia 47 (330 mins, 7 goals)
Erling Haaland 52 (575 mins, 11 goals)
Robert Lewandowski 56 (449 mins, 8 goals)

Machine.10997247 - Players who are scoring most frequently (mins/goals) in the Süper Lig and the top 5 European leagues this season (at least 3 goals):Enner Valencia 47 (330 mins, 7 goals)Erling Haaland 52 (575 mins, 11 goals)Robert Lewandowski 56 (449 mins, 8 goals)Machine. https://t.co/l4JHmMVlb8 Valencia started strongly this season, making 11 appearances, scoring eight goals, and providing two assists. Ecuador also have two of Brighton & Hove Albion's brightest players in left-back Pervis Estupinan and defensive midfielder Moisés Caicedo. Ecuador are a young and exciting team with an average age of 24, but Valencia will need to shoulder a lot of the responsibility to progress in the group.

#3 Sadio Mané - Senegal - AFCON Champions

Senegal v Mali: African Cup of Nations Preparation Senegal have some very talented players like Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ismaila Sarr, etc, but there is no doubt Sadio Mané is their shining light. The 30-year-old left-winger has made 91 appearances for Senegal, scoring 33 goals, and is idolized in his country. He left Liverpool this summer to sign for Bayern Munich and has five goals in 11 appearances for the Bavarians. ESPN FC@ESPNFCSadio Mane scored back-to-back winning penalties to win the AFCON Final and to send Senegal to the World Cup 6848527Sadio Mane scored back-to-back winning penalties to win the AFCON Final and to send Senegal to the World Cup https://t.co/mRKe7XH0FD Mané famously scored the winning penalty to make Senegal champions of Africa in January, and they are one of the favorites to progress to the next round in Group A. It is a team with plenty of pace and an experienced spine, with most of the players playing in Europe's top leagues. Many will be watching Senegal with a keen interest in Group A.

#4 Virgil van Dijk - The Netherlands - Group favourites

Everton FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League The Netherlands have several world class players in their squad, but Virgil van Dijk will be key to their success. The 31-year-old has made 47 appearances for the national team since his debut in 2015. As a centre-back, he has thrived in a leadership role under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in recent seasons. On his day, the Dutchman is unbeatable, and forwards struggle to find their rhythm against him. Anfield Watch@AnfieldWatchVirgil van Dijk on the World Cup:

“I can only speak for myself and I wouldn't worry about me. I want to go but to be ready, in my opinion, is not to focus on hopefully not getting injured, it is just keep playing, get fit, stay fit and get in a good moment.” #lfc [daily star]48919Virgil van Dijk on the World Cup:“I can only speak for myself and I wouldn't worry about me. I want to go but to be ready, in my opinion, is not to focus on hopefully not getting injured, it is just keep playing, get fit, stay fit and get in a good moment.” #lfc [daily star] https://t.co/qLIJM3slLD He has not had the best start to the new season, and Dutch fans will hope he regains form soon. Memphis Depay is the country's most talented forward player with 42 goals in 80 appearances, but Van Dijk serves as a springboard for success. There are others like Steven Berghuis, Frenkie de Jong, etc, but if The Netherlands are to progress through this group, then they will need Van Dijk at his best. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Diptanil Roy × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी