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Will a new superstar emerge from this World Cup ?

AFKABartram
AFKABartram Posts: 58,119
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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  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,822
    I think Rooney will have a good tournament.
  • GretnaGreenAddick
    GretnaGreenAddick Posts: 3,085
    James Rodriguez of Colombia would be my top pick to make a bigger name for himself, not that he is exactly unknown now.
  • Rufus_Ambition
    Rufus_Ambition Posts: 605
    Hopefully it'll be Raheem Sterling.

    Luis Suarez could cement his status as a global superstar if he's fit in time.
  • mrbligh
    mrbligh Posts: 3,057
    Reza Ghoochannejhad
  • Draizetrain
    Draizetrain Posts: 801
    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.
  • Saulc23
    Saulc23 Posts: 685
    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 Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,300
    Immobile for me. Being tipped as the new Schillici by the Italians.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,454
    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.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    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

  • RugbyAddick
    RugbyAddick Posts: 2,088
    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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  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    edited June 2014
    mrbligh said:

    Reza Ghoochannejhad

    Reza will play a blinder and someone will come in with a £5 Million offer
  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,300
    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.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,091
    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!
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,053
    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!
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    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
  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    2010 was Alexis Sanchez's tournament. Later signed by Barca.
  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    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] Posts: 0
    Rodriguez

    Immobile and De Sciglio

    Dede Ayew

    None of them unknowns to football fanatics but all likely to be much bigger profile post WC
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    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_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,610
    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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  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Lallana. Streets ahead of most of the other england players technically.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,073
    dizzee said:

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

    Would say Asamoah Gyan tournament. later signed by er Sunderland.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,261
    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.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,353
    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 Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,344
    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 Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,454
    I have seen this World Cup's star

    The refs white line spray can
  • Redhenry
    Redhenry Posts: 5,365
    Raheem Sterling hopefully
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,583
    Immobile, Witsel, Greizmann and Sterling
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,073
    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.
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    Vargas

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