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Mikel Oyarzabal Emerges as Most Underrated Star at 2026 World Cup
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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026
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Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain's Real Sociedad striker, is the 2026 World Cup's most underrated star, leading scorers and praised by legends despite limited fame.
- 01Mikel Oyarzabal leads 2026 World Cup scoring and helped Spain win Euro 2024.
- 02He scored 4 goals from 6 shots on target, including key goals against Saudi Arabia and Austria.
- 03Oyarzabal has 29 goals and 12 assists in 57 international matches, surpassing Spanish legends.
- 04Paul Scholes calls him one of football's most underrated forwards due to his modesty and effectiveness.
- 05Zlatan Ibrahimovic suggested Oyarzabal could be a Ballon d'Or contender under a different name.
- 06Oyarzabal remains relatively anonymous but could gain recognition if he surpasses Ronaldo.
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