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Central midfielder: Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba is many people’s favourite young player in the world right now. His power, skill, pace is exciting to watch and his talent at such a young age is simply marvellous.
Leaving Manchester United was a big call but he made the right decision signing for Juventus. He’s now an automatic starter and dominates midfields up and down Italy. Pogba has even taken that formidability onto the international stage and may well run games this summer against some of the world’s best.
Pogba is one of the most exhilarating players in the world and could become a world class talent this summer.
Central midfielder: Ivan Rakitic
Ivan Rakitic has completely transformed his career over the past season. He has gone from a talented midfielder to one that dominates teams and games across Spain and Europe, winning the Europa League and could be set to earn a big move to Barcelona, replacing Cesc Fabregas.
Rakitic was superb in Sevila’s midfield, scoring, creating chances and leading them to European success over Benfica. He truly announced himself on the world stage last season and could go one better with a stunning performance at the World Cup.
Attacking midfielder: James Rodriguez
Colombia are many people’s dark horses for the tournament but now with Falcao out, their chances are a lot slimmer. However, the creativity and attacking threat that James Rodriguez – Falcao’s Monaco teammate – offers will go a long way to making up for his absence.
Rodriguez created 85 chances and assisted 12 goals in Ligue 1 last season after a mega £35 million move from Porto. This is Rodriguez’s first World Cup and he could be set for a big move away from Monaco following it. If he continues his consistent, creative threat, the Colombian may well be on his way to a new, bigger club.
Attacking midfielder: Neymar
The man with a nation’s hopes lying on his shoulders has enough talent to be able to drive Brazil to World cup glory. Neymar has had expectations on his head for his whole career and it all comes down to this next month.
Brazil were superb last summer for the Confederations Cup as they beat Spain in the final by three goals to nil. Neymar was the star of the tournament and looks to flourish under the Brazilian spotlight. An entire country will be hoping he shines once again this summer.
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