Top 5 stars who will play their last FIFA World Cup

However, we might be witnessing the last world cup of some superstars, as there are players who are close to their age of retirement, and this would be the last time we'll see them shining along on this grand stage, representing the pride of their nations.

Top 5 stars who will play their last FIFA World Cup.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo, Age: 37

Topping the list of superstars who could be playing their last World Cup in 2022 is Cristiano Ronaldo, the most prolific goalscorer in the history of international football.

After his last major international win in the 2016 Euro Cup with his national squad, this might very well be the last chance for Ronaldo to lift the trophy of the World Cup, as Portugal has a group of young players who could finally help him reach that dream, while he'll be eyeing to take his World Cup goal's tally into double figures, currently, Ronaldo has 7 World Cup goals. Despite his age, he is still one of the best finishers in modern football, and the ability to use both his legs as well as his head to score goals remains unmatched.

2. Lionel Messi, Age: 34

Lionel Messi ended his drought with the Argentina Football team by lifting the Copa America trophy last year and the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be his last opportunity to grab the biggest trophy in the world of football. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner single-handedly had led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final however Mario Gotze's goal in extra-time sealed the deal for Germany.

Messi's numbers have taken a dip ever since he left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain and the 34-year-old is clearly on his last legs for his national team as well. But this doesn't make him any less of a threat as his creativity in finding spaces and the powerful left leg pose a great amount of danger for any opposing team.

3. Neymar, Age: 30

The unusual entry to this list will be Neymar. The 30-year-old himself stated In the documentary "Neymar & The Line Of Kings," produced by DAZN, "Man, I think it will be my last World Cup. I am facing it like the last World Cup because I don't know whether I will be able to, mentally, endure more soccer."

From a nation where football is an integral part of their culture, his retirement plans seem a bit hasty. But regardless of his advancing age, his dribbling skills still terrorize defenders along with a finishing prowess that is second to none.

4. Sergio Ramos, Age: 36

The 36-year-old superstar and the former captain of Spain's football team moved up to tenth on Spain's all-time top scorers despite being a defender clearly shows why he is considered a top-class athlete. However, just like Messi, Ramos has endured a strange season failing to perform consistently after his move from Real Madrid to Paris Saint Germain. After Luis Enrique decided to drop the center-back from Spain's squad for Euro 2020, we will clearly be witnessing the final show of this world-class aggressive defender who has a lethal header.

5. Manuel Neuer, Age: 36

The famed sweeper-keeper who plays for Bayern Munich has won almost every major domestic and international title for club and country, including the World Cup 2014 and Champions League, apart from the European Championship. After the talks of his retirement back in Euro Cup 2020, this might be the last we'll witness this 6'4 giant on the World Cup stage.