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Every four years, a young player emerges and blossoms into a star at the World Cup. Often the young player comes off the bench in the first game, and then during the rest of the tournaments, he’s the main man.
It is hard to predict exactly which players will be prominent at this kind of tournament, as lots of coaches pick young players with energy and fresh legs to do the damage at the latter stages of a tense game. With club officials and coaches from world class teams scouting young players at the World Cup, more and more younger players become stars after the World Cup.
Lets take a closer look at every group and which players can be the x-factors of their respective group:
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Group A: Carlos Vela Mexico, 21
Carlos Vela is having a tough time getting minutes at Arsenal, but Mexican coach Javier Aguirre isn’t worried about that. In Mexico’s last game before beginning their World Cup campaign, Vela scored the opening goal of the match. Vela will need to battle another Mexican youngster Javier Hernandez and veteran striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco for the starting forward position. Vela is a favorite to start in Javier Aguirre’s starting eleven and and hopes to show the world what he was taught at the Emirates.
Group B: Lukman Haruna Nigeria, 19
In 2008, Lukman Haruna was a wanted youngster. World class clubs such as Real Madrid, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid were interested in him but Haruna decided to stay with AS Monaco. Now, at the age of 19, Huruna will be looking to make his World Cup debut in Nigeria’s midfield. With John Obi Mikel suffering an injury and being forced to miss the World Cup, Haruna is the favorite to replace him. Haruna made 23 appearances from AS Monaco wile scoring 3 goals and assisting on one.
Group C: Jozy Altidore United States, 20 http://ow.ly/210Ga
Since leaving MLS side New York Red Bulls in 2008, Jozy Altidore is finding it hard to locate the back of the net. Since then, in 34 league appearances, Altiodore found the back of the net just two times while playing for Villarreal, Xerez and Hull City. But with the United States national team, Jozy is a different player. While scoring goals already against world class countries such as Spain and Turkey, Jozy Altidore will be United States number one striker up top looking to score.
Group D: Mesut Ozil Germany, 21
With Michael Ballack being out of the World Cup with an injury, Mesut Ozil will take over as the German’s playmaker. Ozil finished the 2009-10 Bundesliga season as a league leader with 17 assists for Werder Bremen. Ozil can be a dangerous player maker but also, he can score goals. This past season Ozil found the back of the net 9 times for Werder. If German coach Joachim Low decides to put out his youth such as Ozil, Toni Kroos, Marko Marin and Thomas Muller, German opponents will have a tough time getting through them.
Group E: Simon Kjaer Denmark, 21
Since joining Palermo in the summer of 2008, Kjaer become a star at his Italian club and most importantly at the international level for Denmark. Being in a hard group with the Netherlands and Cameroon, Kjaer will have to set up not as a youngster but as a veteran leader. Most likely, in the future, Kjaer will become Denmark’s captain and star player. With European clubs fighting over Kjaer, this is going to be an important tournament for the young defender.
Group F: Marek Hamsik Slovakia, 22
Just like the other youngster on this list, Hamsik is going to be a star. World class teams such as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal are looking to snatch Hamisk after the World Cup. This past season, Hamsik has been one of the best young players in Italy and the world. As Slovakia are making their first appearance at the World Cup, don’t be surprised if Slovakia make some noise. The 22-year old Slovakia captain is considered the next Pavel Nedved and don’t be surprised to see Hamisk one day a star player like Nedved was for Juventus.
Group G: Seydou Doumbia Ivory Coast, 22
Its going to be hard for Doumbia to get some playing time but if Didier Drogba is going to be hurt, expect this youngster to take his place. Doumbia was transferred to Russian club CSKA Moscow after a brilliant few years with Swiss side BSC Young Boys. During his two years there, Doumbia scored 50 goals in 62 league appearances. When Doumbia gets on the field, hes going to be a target to score goals. In a very tough group with Brazil and Portugal, its keep your eyes open for an impact from this young striker.
Group H: Alexis Sanchez Chile, 21
Alexis Sanchez is a star player for Chile and will be an important part of this team if they are deciding to do something big. With Humberto Suazo out with an injury, Sanchez will take over as the team leading striker. A dangerous striker and winger, Sanchez will have to be marked tightly by the rest of the group’s defenders. Sanchez knows how to win in important tournaments as he led Chile U-20 team to an third place finish at the 2007 U-20 World Cup.
The Potentially Best Youngster of the Whole Tournament
Marek Hamsik will probably be the most important youngster for his nation as he is the leader and captain of Slovakia. Also as a player maker, Hamsik will carry the nation’s expectations on his shoulders during the tournament. Also, don’t forget that Hamisk knows how to find the back of the net himself.
Who do you think will be the most important young player to his nation?
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