5 key players for Ivory Coast at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

The build-up is reaching its climax, the squads have been announced and the fans are beginning to arrive that's right, World Cup fever is taking hold.And despite a list longer than your arm detailing all the flaws, shortcomings and delays involved in Brazil's hosting, the excitement shows little signs of dissipating for many.Ivory Coast will be out to get past the second round for the first-time ever in their history, and although they're in a group that is by no means inescapable, this might just be their biggest-ever test.Some of these players will have their last World Cup hurrah this summer and they'll be out to prove themselves.So, it's time for Sportskeeda to take a look at five players who'll be huge cogs in their Brazilian journey.You can see the Top 5 players for other teams here:FIFA World Cup top 5 Players for each country

#5 Wilfried Bony

He could play up front on his own should Drogba get injured or if Lamouchi feels like changing from his beloved 4-3-3, but he could also play just behind the striker or alongside Yaya Toure with a pair of defensive midfielders behind them – in truth there's a nice degree of versatility in the squad.

But it’s important that they adapt to that strength when necessary – otherwise it’s a pointless attribute.

Following a rather good season in the Premier League with Swansea, where the Wales-based side combined the Europa League experience with domestic survival, Bony was a great source of goals.

All in all, he netted 16 league goals.

He'll be keen to prove himself as well in the coming weeks in what is, in effect, the best shop window in world football. Tall, strong and not afraid to shoot, he's the typical big target man, but he's also got an excellent technique, and he can run a bit with the ball at his feet, too.

He won't want to warm the bench all tournament long, and he will feature at some point. And, who knows, perhaps his sporadic appearances will be the spark they need.

Watch this space.