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Will a new superstar emerge from this World Cup ?

AFKABartramAFKABartram
in Other Football and Sports
Going into the 2010 World Cup, the two big things in World football were Messi and Ronaldo.

Four years on, the picture hasn't really changed.

The last couple of World Cup's have failed to produce either a stand out individual performer, or a new rising star.

Could there be one this World Cup? Who do you fancy to shine and elevate themselves ?
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  • GretnaGreenAddickGretnaGreenAddick
    James Rodriguez of Colombia would be my top pick to make a bigger name for himself, not that he is exactly unknown now.
  • Rufus_AmbitionRufus_Ambition
    Hopefully it'll be Raheem Sterling.

    Luis Suarez could cement his status as a global superstar if he's fit in time.
  • DraizetrainDraizetrain
    Ángel di María (Argentina)....I know hes a star anyway but I reckon he could be in line for a fantastic WC and move up to superstardom.
  • Saulc23Saulc23
    Julian Draxler could really put his mark on the tournament imo.

    Another one who could shine for France is Antoine Griezmann.

    I know both players are pretty well known but i wouldnt say they are "Superstars" yet.
  • Bournemouth AddickBournemouth Addick
    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Bournemouth Addick said:

    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.


    Was going to say him. Been on fire for Torino.

    I think we'll see a keeper as the hero of the World cup.
  • PL54PL54
    Rufus_Ambition said:

    Hopefully it'll be Raheem Sterling.

    Luis Suarez could cement his status as a global superstar if he's fit in time....

    and doesn't bite anyone, spray racist abuse, get a strop on etc

  • RugbyAddickRugbyAddick
    I still believe England will so well and I can see Gary Cahill making a big name for himself on the international stage.
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  • paulie8290paulie8290
    edited June 2014
    mrbligh said:

    Reza Ghoochannejhad

    Reza will play a blinder and someone will come in with a £5 Million offer
  • Bournemouth AddickBournemouth Addick
    edited June 2014
    Henry Irving said:

    Bournemouth Addick said:

    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.


    Was going to say him. Been on fire for Torino.

    I think we'll see a keeper as the hero of the World cup.
    Great minds Henry, great minds...

    Immobile was still available at 80/1 last night and well worth a couple of quid each way IMO.
  • DamoNorthStandDamoNorthStand
    RugbyAddick said:

    I still believe England will so well and I can see Gary Cahill making a big name for himself on the international stage.

    Gary Cahill vs Lionel Messi would be a mismatch of epic proportions!
  • thenewbiethenewbie
    DamoNorthStand said:

    RugbyAddick said:

    I still believe England will so well and I can see Gary Cahill making a big name for himself on the international stage.

    Gary Cahill vs Lionel Messi would be a mismatch of epic proportions!
    Yeah. Messi has no chance!
  • paulie8290paulie8290
    edited June 2014
    Bournemouth Addick said:

    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.

    Was gonna get him on fantasy
    but with a front three of Messi Aguero and Neymar there was no room
  • dizzeedizzee
    2010 was Alexis Sanchez's tournament. Later signed by Barca.
  • dizzeedizzee
    Bournemouth Addick said:

    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.

    Verratti is another one to look out for. I can see him doing the damage to us when we focus on stopping Pirlo.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Rodriguez

    Immobile and De Sciglio

    Dede Ayew

    None of them unknowns to football fanatics but all likely to be much bigger profile post WC
  • cafcfan1990cafcfan1990
    Someone other than Messi or Ronaldo will obviously have a great tournament.
    Depends on the winner aswell. If Brazil win it, one of their players will be their major player, perhaps Neymar can prove he is one of the very best?
    If the Germans do well, maybe one of their younger players will shine, like Ozil and Khedira did at the last Cup and earnt big moves.
  • SELR_addicksSELR_addicks
    Valbuena is always underrated. With Ribery out he'll be France's main winger.

    Though he was Euro 2012's stand out player, Alan Dzagoev should make a big impact now he's 23. Surprised no-one tried to sign him after that tournament.
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  • kentaddickkentaddick
    Lallana. Streets ahead of most of the other england players technically.
  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    dizzee said:

    2010 was Alexis Sanchez's tournament. Later signed by Barca.

    Would say Asamoah Gyan tournament. later signed by er Sunderland.
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    edited June 2014
    The way football and social media combine nowadays, there are barely any unknown talents going into a World Cup. Most of my picks have all already been mentioned: James Rodriguez of Colombia, Valbuena & Griezmann of France, Immobile of Italy.

    The other two players I'd add that might take a few by surprise are Josip Drmic of Switzerland and Aleksandr Kokorin of Russia.
  • paulie8290paulie8290
    edited June 2014
    I would also add Japan defender Nagatomo

    Nagatomo is a good attacking left back and was named in Arsene Wenger’s team of the tournament at the last World Cup
  • The Red RobinThe Red Robin
    Barkley, Lallana and Sterling could be the ones. I'm also hoping Reza so we can get some decent cash for him. Immobile is my tip though. Quality finisher and I won't be at all surprised if he gets the Golden Boot.
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    I have seen this World Cup's star

    The refs white line spray can
  • RedhenryRedhenry
    Raheem Sterling hopefully
  • sam3110sam3110
    Immobile, Witsel, Greizmann and Sterling
  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    Henry Irving said:

    I have seen this World Cup's star

    The refs white line spray can

    They had this in Argentinian league about ten years ago as a trial.
  • AbsurdistanAbsurdistan
    Vargas
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