By: COLIN REESE
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will feature every top soccer nation in the world, and the tournament will be loaded with the deepest talent pool in recent memory.
Below is a list of 10 footballers to watch this summer in the 2014 World Cup, and the players aren’t listed in order of skill-level.
Neymar at 22 years old will be the main player to watch at the 2014 World Cup as his star has been on the rise for years, and now he will attempt to eclipse both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in his native Brazil for the proverbial crown of World’s Best Player.
1. NEYMAR
COUNTRY: Brazil
CLUB: Barcelona
POSITION: Wing/Forward
2. Andrés INIESTA
COUNTRY: Spain
CLUB: Barcelona
POSITION: Attacking Midfielder
3. Thomas MÜLLER
COUNTRY: Germany
CLUB: Bayern Münich
POSITION: Attacking Midfielder/Forward
4. Mario BALOTELLI
COUNTRY: Italy
CLUB: Milan
POSITION: Striker
5. Andrea PIRLO
COUNTRY: Italy
CLUB: Juventus
POSITION: Regista (Deep-Lying Playmaker)
6. Arturo VIDAL
COUNTRY: Chile
CLUB: Juventus
POSITION: Central Midfielder
7. PAULINHO
COUNTRY: Brazil
CLUB: Tottenham Hotspur
POSITION: Central Midfielder
8. Paul POGBA
COUNTRY: France
CLUB: Juventus
POSITION: Central Midfielder
9. Cristiano RONALDO
COUNTRY: Portugal
CLUB: Real Madrid
POSITION: Winger/Forward
10. Lionel MESSI
COUNTRY: Argentina
CLUB: Barcelona
POSITION: Attacker