Tuesday, May 27, 2008

The Top 15 To Watch Out This Euro

1.) Cristiano Ronaldo : ( Portugal, Man U )
This man needs no introduction , already captured the footballing world by a storm . with more than 40 goals this season and two silver wares he will be raring to go for another medal to his ever mounting collection and be in countention for the ballen d’oore . he would be preferred in the wide right or left in the 4-2-3-1 system scolari generally plays with and would be given the freedom to float as he does with Mandchester. One player u surely can bet your money on for some serious goals


2.) Fernando Torres: (Espana, Liverpool)
Lot of questions were asked prior to his move to Liverpool weather he will be able to take the battering and acclimatize to the fast paced EPL , the EL NINO has proved the critics wrong with 24 goals this season in EPL and many more to his tally from UCL and other competitions . he will be the main head of the Spanish armada going forward with assistance from Ineista and Silva who will be expected to start on the flangs for the Spanish side. If there is a side which is ever more deserving then it this Spanish side with lot of youthful talent at their disposal.

3.) Cesc Fabregas : ( Espana, Arsenal)
If there is a perfect synonym for the famous adage “What goes around Comes around” then it this pocket dynamite from catalyuna, once considered by Barcelona that he is not upto the so called barcelona standards . but ever since adorning of the famous 4 jersey for gunners he is been all together a different player , spear heading the midfield for a club like Arsenal is no joke, his swift passing style and quick runs to the D can be piercing to the best defences in the world, with a starting position almost assured for this little Spaniard , partnering Xavi and Senna in the midfield he will have lot of roam to play his style .
4.) Jan-klaas Huntelaar: ( Dutch , Ajax)
This tall lanky figure astonished the whole footballing world with his clinical finishing and superior quality in the air, Averaging more than a goal a game he was a sensation in eredivse , it would be tough decision for van basten weather to go for the prolific young blood whos already drawn comparison to the legend himself or the experienced Ruud to partner robben and van persie upfront in the typicl dutch 4-3-3.
5.) Rafael van der Vaart: ( Dutch , Hamburg)
After a long absence from the international arena , this would be a make or break tournament for this highly talented Hamburg talisman . Off late he is started to show what he was expected off, partnering maduro and wesley in the midfield a lot will be depended on his shoulders to deliver to the ever demanding front line . he is known for a his immaculate long rangers and swift playmaking abilities which many big European clubs have been in search for . if all goes well a move to the giants of european football would be eminent .
6.) Luka Modric: ( Croatia , Zagreb )
This skinny looking guy from Zagreb was the soul reason for the Steve mclaren’s downfall . with string of awesome performances in international and domestic scene has earned him a permanent spot in Bilc’s starting eleven . an eye for a goal in every run he makes and his mesmerizing skill has earned him top honors in HVL league this season .
7.) Karim Benzema : ( France, Lyon )
This versatile lyon man has had a huge impact on the Eurpoean football and all the big clubs are already queeing up for his services , with ability to play in both the wings and also play as a lone striker , he will be very much the one who will be filling up the shoes of Zizou this summer , his presence would certainly mean one of the superstars will have to slip down to the bench most likely trezequet or Henry .

8.) Samir Nasri :( France , Marseille )
He is one of the main reasons for the recent upsurge of O Marseilles the southern France outfit has been in superior form compared to past few season and the all that success can be linked to the latest star in French arsenal . Nasri is a strong attacking midfielder, who, even at age 20, is often referred to as the “new Zinedine Zidane”, in part because of his upbringing in Marseille and his Algerian origins, but also because of the attacking style of play, powerful long-range strikes, and outstanding playmaking abilities the two of them share.

9.) Mario Gomez :( Deutschland, Stuttgart)
Germany’s Gain is certainly Spain’s Loss in the case of Mario , the half German half Spanish decided to wear the Deutscher colors. The main stay striker for the Die Roten was the main reason for them lifting the trophy last season ,. Having already won the accolades of best German player for the last season he has been turning few heads among the European footballing snobs .. Mr. Zuverlässig as he is commonly known would be partnering Klose up front in a very different looking German side ever since Klinsmen left.
10. Bastian Schweinsteiger :( Deutschland, Bayern)
A talented youth ski racer, he had to decide between pursuing a professional career in skiing and football at the age of 14 Having won the German youth championship in July 2002, Schweinsteiger quickly earned a place in the reserves, producing a string of solid third division displays. A left midfielder, he has a hard shot, great dribbling skills and is a specialist at set pieces. He can also play as a defensive midfielder or just behind the strikers. Ever since his appearance for the deutcher he has made the left position his with string of solid performances.
11.) Wesley Sneijder : ( Dutch , Real )
A product of the world-renowned AFC Ajax youth system, Wesley Sneijder’s route into the famous Dutch club started down the A2 in Utrecht. Initially ear-marked for a potential wide position, Sneijder seemingly innate ability on the ball changed the perception of him as a winger to a possible central-midfielder From his debut, Sneijder’s knack for knocking in belters from 20-30 yards was clear to see from everyone Wesley Sneijder’s role with l’Orange has mirrored his meteoric rise with his club side, but some argue that he has struggled to transfer his consistent club-form to the international stage. Although, impressively for a 23 year old Dutchman, Sneijder has still clocked up 35 games and managed to score 6 goals . with a brilliant season with Madrid this mercurial midfielder will be expecting to diverge all his attention to the euro and make a impact in the international scene

12.) Igor Akinfeev :( Russia, CSKA Moscow )
The Sole player in this list who guards the goal doesn’t need any introduction in the world football circuit, considered to be the most talented goalkeeeper in europe , He broke into the CSKA starting lineup at the age of 17, and has been the first-choice goalkeeper at the club ever since, gathering various honors including a UEFA Cup and Two National Championships. At just 6 feet tall he is considered by many one of the shortest in the business , but he Is been in Mr.Arsene wenger’s radar ever since he broke into the footballing helm .
13.) David Silva :( Espana, Valencia )
David Silva is versatile player; capable of playing on both the left or right of midfield, or as a traditional number 10. A player of slight build, he is often compared to Pablo Aimar, the player he replaced at Valencia. In fact Silva is wearing Aimar's trademark number 21 shirt. He will be trying to leave behind the Valencia’s worst ever season in top flight and make a impression on the international track.

14.) Andres Iniesta :( Espana, FC Barcelona )
Arguably one of the best player last season for Barcelona , he is been phenomenal in past few years with string of awesome performances up his sleeve , Iniesta played a pivotal part in Spain's qualification for Euro 2008 by scoring goals against the likes of Sweden and by assisting the strikers. Iniesta usually played in the middle of the park, but he was also trusted with roles further up the pitch when Spain was away from home, most notably in the game against Denmark where he was given an unfamiliar left wing position. Despite playing on the left, Iniesta proved that he could succeed by crossing the ball for strikers to score
15.) Alberto Aquillani ( Italia , Roma )
Strangely the only player from the world cup winning Italian side, this roman god is known for his long range screamers and astute passing ability and can play deep in the midfield cordoning the defense , he may not feature much in the Italian side this summer but sure he will be raring to go given a chance by the Dimwit Roberto , who seem to have trust issues with youth .

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