Stars of the 2022 World Cup: Messi, Ounahi and other hot names

The 2022 World Cup tournament has witnessed the brilliance of many players, from familiar names to emerging stars. Some players took advantage of this opportunity to advance their careers, while others struggled to maintain their form after returning from Qatar.

Azzedine Ounahi

In just one year, Ounahi went from a player in the French third division to a star in Morocco's World Cup squad. He had an excellent performance, helping this African team reach the semi-finals. However, Ounahi's career did not live up to expectations after that. After signing with Marseille, he only made 28 appearances before being loaned to Panathinaikos, and recently joined Girona. Ounahi hopes to have a successful World Cup to revive his career.

Sofyan Amrabat

Along with Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat is also a major discovery of Morocco. He plays as a defensive midfielder and has attracted the attention of major European clubs. Amrabat signed a loan contract with Manchester United after the World Cup ended, but did not leave much of an impression. However, he became the first player from Morocco to win the FA Cup.

Salem Al Dawsari

Salem Al Dawsari will forever be remembered for his stunning goal against Argentina in the opening match, helping Saudi Arabia create the biggest shock of the tournament. Al Dawsari is a national football icon and has spent many years with Al Hilal. Currently, he has 108 caps for the national team and is preparing for the next World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe

The 2022 World Cup final marks a generational transition. Lionel Messi won the trophy he craved, while Mbappe shined with a hat-trick. After that, Mbappe moved to Real Madrid with a high salary, but has not won any title since leaving PSG. He will be the captain of the French team at the upcoming World Cup.

Lionel Messi

After winning the World Cup, Messi surprisingly left Europe to join Inter Miami in MLS. Even though he is 39 years old, his performance is still very impressive. Messi has scored 90 goals in 104 matches for Miami and remains a top star in the Argentina team.

Jude Bellingham

Bellingham had a brilliant performance at the 2022 World Cup and quickly became one of the most sought after players. He moved to Real Madrid for a fee of over 100 million Euros and contributed greatly to this team's journey in the Champions League as well as the England team.

Goncalo Ramos

Ramos was expected to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's squad after scoring a hat-trick in the match against Switzerland in the round of 16. However, his career did not progress smoothly at PSG.

Cody Gakpo

Gakpo has emerged as a star by scoring in all three of the Netherlands' group stage matches. He joined Liverpool after the World Cup and continued to play successfully in the Premier League.

Achraf Hakimi

Hakimi is one of Morocco's biggest stars at the 2022 World Cup. He helped this team advance to the semi-finals and is currently the captain, leading Morocco on their journey at the upcoming World Cup.

Cho Gue-sung

Cho is not only famous for his goals but also for his handsome appearance, making him a media phenomenon in Korea. He had a successful season at Midtjylland and was called up for the upcoming World Cup.

These stars have proven that the World Cup is not only an opportunity to shine but also a starting place for challenging career journeys.