Lyle Foster

Lyle Foster is South Africa's most prominent export in European football — a technically polished striker who moved through Guimarães and KVC Westerlo before establishing himself in the Championship and then the Premier League with Burnley. Comfortable with the ball at his feet and capable of linking play as well as finishing, he brings a level of top-flight European experience that sets him apart in the Bafana Bafana forward line. His mental health challenges, which he has spoken about publicly, make his continued progress at the highest level all the more admirable. At 25, he is the player South Africa's World Cup hopes will largely rest on.