World Cup 2014: The Top 10 Players to Watch Out For

The World Cup is the pinnacle of a professional soccer player's career. It is an opportunity to write their names in the history books. Here is my list of the top 10 best players to watch out for in Brazil when you're glued to the screens this summer.  

10. Eden Hazard, Belgium

You are looking at 2014's best young player of the year. Coming off a fantastic season with Chelsea, he is sure to carry his talent over to this year's World Cup. Watch out for the new kid on the block!

9. Andrea Pirlo, Italy 

The legend of Italy. You won't find a classier player than Pirlo. With that left foot wip, he is sure to scare the opposition when stepping up for a free-kick. With this being his last World Cup, I'm sure he will want to add another star to the Italian jersey.

8. Arjen Robben, Netherlands 

With his tricky left foot, Robben is certainty going to be a hand full for most defenders. The Netherlands have a good chance this World Cup if Robben can inspire some great performances from himself and his team.

7. Xavi, Spain

Barcelona and Spain's midfield maestro. Not many can pass the ball like Xavi, with his high pass completion rate he is sure to stand out this summer.

6. Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast

Runner up to Suarez for player of the year in the premiership. He had a fantastic season at Manchester City and really clocked up the goals for them. Can he achieve this playing in a slightly weaker team? We shall see.

5. Neymar, Brazil 

The Brazilian whiz kid. With his recent move to Barcelona, playing with many of the best players in the world is sure to have improved his game. Can he reproduce his sparkling performances for Brazil?

4. Sergio Ramos, Spain

His season with Real Madrid just finished with winning the Champion's League notching two goals in the semi-final, not bad for a center defender. Ramos is a definite stand out this summer!

3. Luis Suarez, Uruguay

Mr. player of the year along with Mr. top goal scorer of the year. I don't think Suarez could have enjoyed a better season, and he is hoping to carry on this performance into the World Cup.

2. Lionel Messi, Argentina

Fighting Ronaldo for the top spot in men's soccer. He hasn't had his best season this year, but still stands head and shoulders above most other strikers that appear in the World Cup. Messi is hoping that he can take Argentina all the way in this year's World Cup.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal 

Voted Ballon d'Or winner 2014 and broke the Champion's League goal scorer record. Can he top this season's success by taking home the World Cup? Ronaldo will be the name on everyone's lips this summer.

If you have any of these players in your dream team, you are sure to do well this World Cup, and if you haven't made one yet- go ahead and click the link. It is guaranteed to make every game that little bit more exciting. 

Do you agree or disagree? How would your top 10 players to watch this summer differ? Leave your comments below.