The player that will suddenly become the best player in the world after the WC

CantGetNoSleep

In 2008 Arshavin came from virtually nowhere to being linked with every club in Europe almost. This always seems to be the case at a big tournament. Anyone want to predict who it will be at this WC?

I'd guess Milos Krasic of Serbia or Luis Suarez of Uruguay. Hardly unknowns but not household names either

speedboatchase

Mesut Ozil for Germany imo. Apparently Alexis Sanchez for Chile is really one to watch too. Hearing good things about Nicolas Lodeiro for Uruguay too. Looking forward to seeing who it'll be, always one of the best aspects of any WC

Degag

Kim Myong-Won of North Korea: The next Peter Schmeichel.

Ian_K

Gourcuff.

Reganio 2

Mesut Özil will be the next big thing I reckon.

Mr.Nice Guy

speedboatchase wrote: »

Mesut Ozil for Germany imo.

I think that's a good shout, especially if the Germans go on another one of their mammoth tournament runs. He looks a special talent.

FreeOSCAR

Yeh agree on Ozil aswell...

Also look out for
Gregory van der Wiel (RB from Holland)
Nicolás Lodeiro (Midfield from Uruguay)
Angel Di Maria (Winger from the Argies)
Simon Kjær (CB from Denmark)

Then again the true standout will be Nicklas Bendtner

FearDark

Van Persie.

Guy:Incognito

Freddy Adu?

Le King

Besides Messi?

I think Suarez, Ozil and Kwadwo Asamoah will increase their rep vastly after the WC.

My shout is for Ozil, but no one will be a tap on Messi.

Le King

Stekelly wrote: »

Freddy Adu?

lol

Peyton Manning

Gary Medel (Chile)
Gregory van der Wiel (Holland)

m@cc@

Kevin Doyle.

Neil3030

Maybe not best in the world but I reckon Milner will turn a few heads.

Dave147

Thierry Henry

BigBenRoeth

Dave147 wrote: »

Thierry Henry

He's the best basketball player.
Leonardo Bonucci?

curry-muff

On the subject of ozil there are two candidates within the German squad who could also outshine him:

Sami Khedira - Who won the bundesliga on the final day of the season.
Marko Marin - Another player I really admire but hasn't really got the chance to shine on a big stage yet.

Alexis Sanchez from Chile is another one to look out for yeah.

Ive also heard that Serbia have a few handy young players but I cant remember their names let alone spell them.

Xherdan Shaquiri a late addition to the Swiss team is another to watch out for.

Theres others I could name but these seem to be the best bet for players to come out of 'nowhere' and turn into a household name.

Liam O

curry-muff wrote: »

On the subject of ozil there are two candidates within the German squad who could also outshine him:

Sami Khedira - Who won the bundesliga on the final day of the season.
Marko Marin - Another player I really admire but hasn't really got the chance to shine on a big stage yet.

Alexis Sanchez from Chile is another one to look out for yeah.

Ive also heard that Serbia have a few handy young players but I cant remember their names let alone spell them.

Xherdan Shaquiri a late addition to the Swiss team is another to watch out for.

Theres others I could name but these seem to be the best bet for players to come out of 'nowhere' and turn into a household name.

came into the thread to mention him. Have heard very good things about Toni Kroos too but never seen him play.

x PyRo

I think Vela will have a big tournament for Mexico if he remembers to bring his passport.

Bodhisopha

Ozil and Di Marias stars will rise.

MrStuffins

m@cc@ wrote: »

Kevin Doyle.

Matt Damon

Le King

MrStuffins wrote: »

Matt Damon

What the hell is this Matt Damon, Kevin Doyle thing about?

koHd

Eboue.

/thread

m@cc@

Osu wrote: »

What the hell is this Matt Damon, Kevin Doyle thing about?

Someone mentioned Kevin Doyle in relation to the Rafa gone thread, henceforth Kevin Doyle shall be uttered in the tone "Matt Damon".

Boskowski

Liam O wrote: »

came into the thread to mention him. Have heard very good things about Toni Kroos too but never seen him play.

On a sidenote...
I can't believe all the actual talent we have this time. Yippee. After all those years where we had mostly very fit donkeys.
Probably go out early now

m@cc@

Boskowski wrote: »

On a sidenote...
I can't believe all the actual talent we have this time. Yippee. After all those years where we had mostly very fit donkeys.
Probably go out early now

I think it's also a bonus to have all your squad coming from the Bundesliga meaning you'll be more of a surprise package than if they played in any of the big 3 leagues.

everdead.ie

Because suarez will be against top class defenders Instead of Dutch league defenders I think he could really shine as people see how good he is or he could be terrible

inforfun

I can really see Van Persie do a "Van Basten '88".
Half year on the side lines, just fit in time for the WC.

Well.. at least i hope he will.

ShaneU

Hamsik and Krasic

FreeOSCAR

Goal.com share their thoughts on who will shine from the smaller nations

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/04/1957903/top-10-future-stars-at-the-world-cup-from-lesser-known-teams

speedboatchase

FreeOSCAR wrote: »

Yeh agree on Ozil aswell...

Also look out for
Gregory van der Wiel (RB from Holland)
Nicolás Lodeiro (Midfield from Uruguay)
Angel Di Maria (Winger from the Argies)
Simon Kjær (CB from Denmark)

Then again the true standout will be Nicklas Bendtner

Isn't he injured though?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Chicharito.:cool:

I'd say Suarez and Di Maria could make big names for themselves.

Not an unknown, but I have a feeling that Nani will have a great tournament and be the best player for Portugal, probably other than Ronaldo, but you'd never know.

Luap

I think Nani will shine in the Wc. Has showed some of his brilliance in the prem, I think if he has a good Wc his could become the next best thing.

Oat23

Cacau if he gets to play enough. I think he should start for Germany.

Scored a couple off the bench in the pre-world cup friendlies.

mcwhirter

Henry, france

Optimalprimerib

i am going to go for lucio. Ok he is around awhile and already has a name for himself, but with brazil being more functional this year he could be a key player for them.

Also it is usually the experienced players that shine in this competition

gustavo

Matias Fernandez
Luis Fabiano

Leiva

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Already known but will excel this WC

gustavo

True enough he'll have a lot more responsibilty now that Ballack's out

steelcityblues

Maybe Suazo for Honduras, though he is not that young!

Gillington

steelcityblues wrote: »

Maybe Suazo for Honduras, though he is not that young!

He could be out for the 1st 2 games

Wolfe Tone

Emile Heskey to win player of the tournament. Ya herd it here first folks!!

steelcityblues

Gillington wrote: »

He could be out for the 1st 2 games

Did this just happen today? He has been playing in the friendlies.

Glico Man

Michael Dawson, after replacing the injured Rio Ferdinand

Pot Noodle =

Nikola Zidic Serbian Striker 6'8"

Smokin_Aces

Martin Parlemo. I know he is 36 but he could spring a surprise or two as long as Argentina keep him away from taking penalties.

flahavaj

Smokin_Aces wrote: »

Martin Parlemo. I know he is 36 but he could spring a surprise or two as long as Argentina keep him away from taking penalties.

P*sstake shurly?

Have you seen the other 5 strikers Argentina have?

Theres a young Serb on Inter's books whos meant to be a bit special.

And van der Wiel at right back for Holland is a great prospect.

The Muppet

Surprised no one has mentioned Torres,

Eire-Dearg

Angel di Maria - enough said.

Others I'd watch out for
- Mesut Ozil
- Tae Se
- Marek Hamsik
- Alexis Sanchez
- Gary Medel
- Humberto Suazo (if fit)
- Luis Suarez

davyjose

The Muppet wrote: »

Surprised no one has mentioned Torres,

He's not even fit. can see him struggling a la Rooney 4 years ago.

astrofool

The Muppet wrote: »

Surprised no one has mentioned Torres,

I'd be surprised to see Torres get out of Villa's shadow at the WC.