Darwin Appointed as One of the World Cup Stars By Bookmakers

Before Liverpool signed Darwin Nunez from Benfica in the summer transfer window, many people may not have heard of the striker. However, after his debut in Liverpool's first game in the 2022/2023 campaign, it became evident that Nunez is truly a sensational player. The Uruguayan player scored the first goal for the Reds in this season's EPL, and we can expect him to score more goals in the following seasons. 

Based on his current performance, many bookmakers have appointed Darwin Nunez as one of the World Cup Stars to watch out for. In this article, we will give our take on this player and what punters and sports lovers can expect from him in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Let's get started. 

Nunez Makes Uruguay's World Cup Squad

Uruguay has made their way to the World Cup and will be playing in Group H, alongside South Korea, Portugal and Ghana. In their quest to secure a spot in the World Cup, Uruguay put on a spectacular performance, especially in the last five games of the qualifier. The team won four of the last five games and will be looking to take on South Korea in the opening group H game. 

While Nunez had little part to play in Uruguay's World Cup qualification, it won't be a surprise to see the manager, Diego Alonso, put the striker to good use during the FIFA World Cup. Considering his performance in Benfica and now Liverpool, the 24-year-old forward has stolen the heart of some important World Cup bookies who have labeled him as one of the stars to watch out for in Qatar when the World Cup kicks off later this year. 

Nunez at Benfica

Darwin Nunez joined Benfica from Almeria in the 2020/2021 season. In his first season with The Eagles, he scored six goals and made 9 assists. But after settling in, the striker turned on his beast mode in the 2021/2022 Primeira Liga season, netting 26 times in 28 games. This translates to 0.93 goals per game, which is pretty impressive for any forward. The striker's incredible feat won him the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year and put him on the radar of the best European teams, including Liverpool. 

Liverpool Signs Nunez

While talking about formidable teams in the English Premier League, Liverpool is undoubtedly a name to mention. Entering the summer transfer window, the Reds were forced into selling one of their top strikers, Sadio Mane, to Bayern Munich. This left a vacuum that needed to be filled, and the manager, Jurgen Klopp, saw Nunez as a good fit for that role. Liverpool secured Darwin Nunez from Benfica for an initial fee of £64m, which could go up to £85m with the add-ons. The player penned a six-year deal with the Reds and will earn a salary of £140,000 per week. 

In his debut game for Liverpool in the EPL, the 24-year-old Uruguayan scored the first goal for the team against Fulham FC, a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. This shows what a quality player he is and if all goes well, he could score more incredible goals for the Reds at Anfield and away. 

Betting on Darwin Nunez in the World Cup

As you can expect, it is common for top bookies to offer player-specific bets, especially for top players. Interestingly, betting options on Nunez in the Qatar 2022 World Cup is now available on the best sports betting sites. You will likely be able to wager on the player in individual matches and over group and tournament performance. 

But considering how the World Cup qualifiers went for Uruguay, is it sure that the striker will feature for the team in Qatar? Well, that all comes down to the manager, Diego Alonso. However, if Nunez can put on an excellent performance for Liverpool in this season's campaign, he may just be able to gain Alonso's trust and earn a first-team shirt for Uruguay. 

Possible Darwin Betting Options in the 2022 World Cup

Several possible betting options will be available on Darwin Nunez in the World Cup. Most will likely be in the goal-scoring department. Depending on the game and bookie, you should be able to bet on the player to score a goal in a World Cup game or provide an assist. Likewise, betting on the Uruguayan as the highest goal scorer (Golden Boot) will most likely be available at top online betting sites.

Summing It Up

Bookmakers have appointed Darwin Nunez as one of the World Cup stars, and it is easy to see why. The Liverpool forward has been pretty spectacular, and his achievements while in Benfica have brought him into the limelight. Nunez has shown he can score goals, netting 26 times in 28 games in his last season at Benfica. He has also performed well for Liverpool in his first few games, but it's too early to tell how impactful he will be in the Reds team. 

Nevertheless, one thing seems likely, and if the 24-year-old striker can continue performing well, he will be a vital part of Uruguay's World Cup Campaign.