Star player: Marco Reus.

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder scored five goals in Germany’s World Cup Qualifiers and represents the strength of homegrown talent from the German Bundesliga to have broken into the National set-up.

Since his move from Borussia Monchengladbach to Borussia Dortmund, he has scored 39 times in just two seasons and is renowned for both his speed and service to the strikers.

Reus found the net twice in Germany’s first World Cup Qualifier in their 6-1 triumph against the Republic of Ireland and scored a second brace at home to Kazakhstan, where Germany came out 4-1 winners.

His ability to play on both wings and through the middle of the park makes him one of the more versatile players in the Germany squad and his presence will be valuable as they attempt to lift the trophy for a fourth time.

Featuring in six of Germany’s ten Qualifying matches, Reus will face competition for a regular place in the team, with the likes of Mesut Ozil, and Thomas Muller also scoring plenty of goals en route to Brazil.

During his time at Borussia Monchengladbach, he was named as German Footballer of the Year in 2012, after scoring 21 goals in 32 appearances in the 2011-12 season in all competitions.

Dortmund secured his long-term services in a five-year deal, putting a €17.1 million price tag on the German winger.

Reus’ imperious record has led to speculation of a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Manchester United both believed to scout him, as well as interest from French giants, Paris Saint-Germain.

But with a release clause in his current contract at Dortmund, the midfielder’s value is now believed to be closer to €35 million.

In recent years, Dortmund have struggled to keep some of their most valuable players, losing both Robert Lewandowski and Mario Goetze to Bayern Munich in lucrative deals.

But Reus remains an active member of the Dortmund squad and his high price tag means that only the best teams will be able to tempt him to move away from Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Reus has scored five goals in this years Champions League contest for Borussia Dortmund, with only Lewandowski having scored more goals (six).

A recent contribution saw a brace against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, but he was unable to help his side overcome a 3-0 defeat at the Bernabeau, despite two first-half goals.  

Perhaps his greatest honour came in 2013, where he was named in the FIFA Team of the Year, alongside the likes of Gareth Bale, Franck Ribery and compatriot, Ozil.

In a belligerent German outfit, Reus will be a key component as they look to see off Portugal, U.S.A and Ghana and progress from Group G.