2014 WORLD CUP - MEXICO - KEY PLAYER - Giovani dos Santos - PROFILE
Giovani dos Santos wasborn in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Giovani joined FC Barcelona's academy of La Masia at the age of eleven and played for Barcelona's Juvenil A category where he helped his team to make a comeback in the league and win the regional title.
This title allowed them to participate in the Youth Copa del Rey, where they faced other regional champions, among them their historic arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
2014 WORLD CUP - NETHERLANDS - KEY PLAYER - ARJEN ROBBEN - PROFILE
Arjen Robben
Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger. Robben is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shots from the right wing.
2014 WORLD CUP - COLOMBIA - KEY PLAYER - James Rodríguez - PROFILE
James Rodríguez expressing his honor to be praised by his hero, 'El Pibe' Valderrama.
"Rodríguez is mentally sharp, possessing quick reactions when closed down which allows him to keep control of the ball and making him more likely to be fouled. While left footed, he's able to control the ball just as well with his right foot."