Lionel Messi

Age: 22

Team: Argentina

Position: Midfield

Messi Has won absolutely everything at the club level with FC Barcelona in the Spanish League, including Champions league last year. Messi’s speed and midfield close control make him unbelievably elusive and difficult to play against. His acceleration and ability to ghost past defenses to or lay on for a team-mate puts him at the top of an auspicious list. Messi readily admits that his international form hast been up to his high standards and he hopes to rectify that in South Africa.