Who is that masked man? Why Croatia defender Gvardiol is tipped for big things
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Having arrived at the 2022 World Cup with a reputation as one of the most promising young centre-backs in the world, it's no bold claim to suggest that Croatia's Josko Gvardiol ( who was No. 22 on ESPN's 39 U21 list in April) has been the outstanding defender of the tournament so far.Reputations are one thing and delivering on the biggest stage is another, but the 20-year-old left-footed defender -- who has stood out visually by wearing a protective face mask after breaking his nose against Freiburg in November -- has more than lived up to his billing.
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