Qatar 2022: Odds on player of the tournament

The World Cup has produced many great players in recent years but a few of them have been crowned as players of the tournament.

With each country having their own key players to represent them, we take a look at some of the players who could be named player of the tournament in the competition.

*These odds were culled from Bet9ja (the odds were correct as at time of posting)

The seven times ballon d'or winner will be representing Argentina for the last time in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi has been playing superbly for his club and has scored seven goals in 13 league games this season and he has been tipped to win the player of the tournament award.

The Blistering forward has been on a goal rampage for his club this season and is also a major contender for the player of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances for Paris Saint Germain. His goal scoring form could put him in the position to win the award.

Another player to look out for is Neymar who also has been in superb form this season for both country and club. The Brazilian playmaker has played a major role for his club scoring 11 goals and having nine assists in 14 appearances this season. 

The Ballon d’or winner will be leading the frontline for his country in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The French international deservedly won the award due to his performance last season and will be looking to add the player of the tournament award to his cabinet. Karim Benzema has been a key player for both club and country and will be one of the key figures for France in this competition.

The Belgian midfielder has been in sparkling form for Manchester City this season. The Manchester City Midfielder has been a key player for Belgium. Kelvin De Bruyne has nine assists in 14 appearances for Manchester City.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a key player for the Portuguese national team having scored 117 goals for the national team. The Portuguese forward will be called upon to lead his country in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and his prolific scoring record has shown that he can win the player of the tournament award.