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#5 James Rodriguez (Colombia)
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James Rodriguez is undoubtedly Colombia's biggest superstar
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James Rodriguez might not have had the best of seasons fro Real Madrid but there is no denying the fact that he is one of the most talented footballers in the world. Colombia’s talisman was the standout star of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and there will be huge expectations on him to fire the Coffee makers to the Copa America title.
James can play across several positions such as the central attacking midfielder role, playmaker, winger or even in central midfield. Praised for his technical skills, vision, and his ability to create chances for team-mates as a playmaker, James Rodriguez is capable of producing the spectacular on any given occasion.
His goalscoring abilities were a highlight of the 2014 FIFA World Cup where he finished as the Golden Boot winner even though his side were eliminated in the quarterfinals. A repeat of such a performance by their talisman might inspire Colombia to the Copa America title.
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