Benjamin Pavard (France)
The 22-year-old France rightback came into the side as a stand-in for Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy, who wasn’t yet match-fit.
And Pavard went on to cement his place in Didier Deschamps’ World Cup-winning team.
Showed he has an eye for goal too, with his superb strike against Argentina in the last 16.
Hirving Lozano (Mexico)
“EL Chucky” had been building a bit of a reputation for himself in Holland by helping PSV to the Eredivisie title.
And then the 22-year-old stepped up on the world stage, leading Mexico’s attack by cutting in from his left-wing position.
Scored the goal that stunned defending champions Germany in their opening match.
Aleksandr Golovin (Russia)
The Russian winger showed his class on right wing for the hosts with his tricky play.
The 22-year-old CSKA Moscow star scored with a great freekick in the 5-0 rout of Saudi Arabia.
And he had a hand in a couple of more goals as the Russians went all the way to the quarterfinals and were a penalty shootout away from the semis.
Lucas Torreira (Uruguay)
A terrier-like midfielder, Torreira broke up play ahead of a solid Uruguay defence.
And once he won ball possession, he passed it forward effectively to spring his attack of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani into action.
His performances have already convinced Arsenal to splash out £22m (R386710998.28) for the 22-year-old.