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Winning the World Cup may seem like a tall order for some sides but what if “tall” was the order of the day?
Here's the tallest possible team from players in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia.
These guys are giants and will be standing head and shoulders above most of their opponents this summer but would there be enough leg room on the team bus?

GK: Lovre Kalinic

Height: 201 cm
Nation: Croatia
Caps: 10
Age: 28
Current club: K.A.A. Gent

Officially the tallest player going to Russia, Kalinic is expected to be back-up for AS Monaco’s Danijel Subasic for Croatia. He was ever-present as Gent managed a fourth-placed finish this season in the Belgian First Division.

Kalinic’s move to Gent from Hajduk Split for €3.1 was not only the record fee ever received for a ‘keeper in Croatian football but was also the then highest fee Gent had ever paid for a player.

Height ranking: 1st out of 736 players

RB: Nikola Milenkovic

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Height: 195 cm
Nation: Serbia
Caps: 2
Age: 20
Current club: Fiorentina

The mountain of a right-back who can also play centrally helped Partizan Belgrade to the Serbian SuperLiga and Cup double in 2016/17 before moving to Tuscany. Fiorentina paid Partizan over €5m for his services and he has had a solid first season in Serie A. He is relatively new to the national set-up but, at 6ft5, you certainly won’t miss him if he plays in Russia.

Height ranking: 19/736

CB: Federico Fazio

Height: 199 cm
Nation: Agentina
Caps: 9
Age: 31
Current club: AS Roma

Fazio did not make a great impression during his brief spell in the Premier League with Spurs but has since resurrected his career at Roma helping them to this season Champions League semi-finals.

The 6ft 5 defender made his name at Sevilla putting in some fine display during his seven seasons in Spain and will be an important player for Argentina this summer.

Height ranking: 4/736

CB: Jannik Vestergaard

Height: 200 cm
Nation: Denmark
Caps: 10
Age: 25
Current club: Borussia Monchengladbach

Jannik Vestergaard is the tallest outfield player at this year’s World Cup and a force to be reckoned with at the heart of the Monchengladbach defence He bagged three goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances this season for the club yet still struggles to cement a starting place at international level.

He started his career at Hoffenheim before BMG stumped up €12m for the defender – most would agree it was money well spent.

Height ranking: 2/736

LB: Hordur Magnusson

Height: 191 cm
Nation: Iceland
Caps: 15
Age: 25
Current club: Bristol City

Magnusson was once signed by Italian giants Juventus such was his expected potential but after a couple of loan moves, first to Spezia and then Cesena before English Championship side Bristol City snapped him up for an undisclosed fee.

The Icelander certainly has made his presence felt at Ashton Gate and his character and determination fit in well with the thunder-clapping philosophy that brought his nation much success at Euro 2016.

A severe lack of tall left-footed players was striking, with Magnusson saving the day to keep the whole team above the dream 190 cm threshold.

Height ranking: 71/736

CDM: Steven N’Zonzi

Nation: France
Caps: 4
Age: 29
Current club: Sevilla

Blackburn fans will still be blinking when they look back at a time when N’Zonzi graced the turf at Ewood Park.
The French international knows how to use his large frame, offering the back-line protection whilst also being a threat from set-pieces. Although it seems like he has been around forever the Frenchman is 29 and still has plenty to offer; his career continuing on a steady upward trajectory ever since he was relegated from the Premier League in 2012.
Height ranking: 10/736

CM: Nemanja Matic

Height: 194 cm
Nation: Serbia
Caps: 39
Age: 29
Current club: Manchester United

Chelsea fans were shocked when he was allowed to leave to one of their fiercest rivals and he was missed at Stamford Bridge this season. The Serbian star is a giant in the middle of the park in more ways than one and the 2017/18 season will be remembered for his great strike against Crystal Palace to complete a comeback from 2-0 down in the Premier League.

Expect him to have a big say on any Serbian success in Russia.

Height ranking: 34/736

CM: Marouane Fellaini

Height: 194 cm
Nation: Belgium
Caps: 81
Age: 30

Current club: Manchester United

Marouane Fellaini may not be every Manchester United fans cup of tea but he does have his uses. Mourinho has often used the player as a weapon off the bench this season that has seen the Belgium international grab four goals in the Premier League.
Often seen as a ball of elbows and hair in perpetual motion the ex-Everton star could be a big influence if his side are to have success in Russia. And with his contract running out, it could be the stage he needs to secure his next move.

Height ranking: 35/736

CAM: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Nation: Serbia
Caps: 3
Age: 23
Current club: Lazio

One of European football’s hottest properties, Milinkovic-Savic had a break-out season for Lazio in Serie A during 2017/18. The Serbian bagged himself 12 goals from midfield while impressing scouts at some of the biggest clubs in the world game.

He could well be one of Serbia’s top performers in Russia which could also further facilitate a big money move this summer.

Height ranking: 51/736

FW: Shin-wook Kim

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Nation: South Korea
Caps: 48
Age: 30
Current club: Jeonbuk Hyundai

Kim started his youth career playing as a central defender but moved up-top when he signed his first professional contract at Uslan Hyundai. He has since become of the most prolific frontmen in the K-League bagging home 98 goals in 283 appearances.

He will be a handful for centre-backs of all teams in Russia and the perfect Plan B should South Korea’s go-to tactic of getting the ball to Son Heung-min fail.

Height ranking: 11/736

FW: Simeon Nwankwo

Height: 197 cm
Nation: Nigeria
Caps: 1
Age: 26
Current club: FC Crotone

Despite being unable to save Crotone from relegation from Italy’s top flight this season, Nwankwo has proven himself to be a tricky customer. Known as ‘Simy’ he finished joint-top scorer for the Calabrians in Serie A in 2017/18 with seven goals.

He may not start in Russia but will be a useful weapon coming off the bench: a stunning bicycle kick equaliser against Juventus is as much evidence as you’ll ever need.
source: http://www.squawka.com/news/world-cup-tallest-xi/1039576