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Manuel Neuer - there should be no question about this goalkeeper. He was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the championship. The German national team player "kept dry" the goal in four matches. Neuer was often seen playing alongside defenders, rushing opponent attacks.
Philipp Lahm - he started the championship in a defensive midfielder position, but later, by Joachim Low's decision, the German played in his usual right-back position, where he had no problems. The team captain played so confidently that opponents rarely attempted dangerous attacks through the right flank.
Mats Hummels - this 25-year-old defender was particularly successful in this tournament. The center-back not only performed well in defense but also punished opponents' goalkeepers with two precise strikes to the goal. Hummels played in almost all German matches, only missing the quarterfinal due to injury. Many would agree that the Dortmund "Borussia" club member was the best defender in this tournament.
Ezequiel Garay - indispensable defender of the Argentine national team. Federico Fernandez and Martin Demichelis were substitutes, but the former Real Madrid defender was the mainstay of the Argentine defense and earned a spot in the symbolic top eleven.
Marcos Rojo - another Argentine who made a great impression in the championship. The 24-year-old left-back successfully participated in both defense and attack. Rojo scored once but did most of the work in defense, trying to stop dangerous opponent attacks.
Javier Mascherano - one of the best defensive midfielders not only in the Argentine national team but also in the entire tournament. The player belonging to Barcelona last season was a center-back, but in the national team, he returned to his usual position. Mascherano did not allow opponents to approach the goal and thwarted dangerous attacks in the midfield.
Toni Kroos - the fourth German on this list. moving to Real Madrid was among those players who were contenders for the "Golden Ball" of the championship. The German national team player made four assists and scored two goals in the semifinals. The midfielder was valuable to the team in both defense and attack.
James Rodriguez - the sensation of the World Cup. Representing the Colombian national team, his performance in Brazil ended in the quarterfinals, but the young player managed to score six times and became the top scorer of the tournament. Without Radamel Falcao in Colombia, Rodriguez took on a leadership role and almost led the team to the semifinals.
Lionel Messi - the final match was very unsuccessful for the four-time best player in the world, but individually, this World Cup was successful for the forward. He was recognized as the best player of the tournament, scored four goals in total, and was named the best player of the match as many times. After the group stage, Messi did not score a goal but did important work for the team.
Arjen Robben - one of the main candidates for the "Golden Ball," but did not receive it. The 30-year-old winger was the main player for the Dutch national team, scoring three times and making one assist. Robben shone especially in the group matches but was also one of the main players in the later stages.
Thomas Müller - played in two positions in this World Cup - as a winger and attacking midfielder. With five goals, the forward won the silver boot. Müller shone in the first World Cup match, scoring three goals against Portugal. He later scored against the USA and Brazil. The 24-year-old player was one of the standout stars of the team and also made three assists.
Coach: Joachim Low - the strategist who has been leading the Germans since 2006, but only won his first trophy now. This nomination could have been given to other coaches as well, but J. Low deserves to be called the best coach of the World Cup.
Symobolic World Cup XI:
Manuel Neuer
Philipp Lahm - Mats Hummels - Ezequiel Garay - Marcos Rojo
Javier Mascherano - Toni Kroos
James Rodriguez - Lionel Messi - Arjen Robben
Thomas Muller
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