Top Players

We are talking a lot about the biggest event in history of sports, that is Football World cup 2010. There is a lot going on. Lets have a look at the top players taking part in the 2010 main event.

The ranks are according to previous performance of players and ESPN ranking system. They can change by time during the world cup but for now here are the Top Players.

1) Lionel Messi :-

Country : Argentina
Position : Forward
Age : 22

Lionel Messi one of the best player in football history has achieved all in his young age. He has won just about everything there is to win both individually and in club soccer. He also won the FIFA player of the year award last December.

2) Cristiano Ronaldo :-

Country : Portugal
Position : Midfielder
Age : 25

Ronaldo had a great season with Manchester United. He was the best player in last premier league season. He scored 118 goals and won three premier league titles. He was awarded FIFA footballer of the year in 2008. He is one of the best free-kick taker.

3) Wayne Rooney :-

Country : England
Position : Forward
Age : 24

Rooney is a best finisher in soccer. He proved that by leading the premier league with 23 goals playing with Manchester United. He is an important part of England squad.

4) KAKA

Country : Brazil
Position : Midfielder
Age : 27

Kaka belongs to an upper middle class family. He plays for the club which is a dream for many players. The club of Stars Real Madrid. He is an artistic player who can break down the defense by dribble or pass.

5) Xavi

Country : Spain
Position : Midfielder
Age : 30

Xavi is a player that every team needs. He has high skills. He knows how to unite and use the players in the field. He is well known for his passes and making the player move to the right place and time. He has a great ability to keep the ball.

6) Didier Drogba:

Country : Ivory Cost
Position : Forward
Age : 31

Drogba has a great career record with his club team Chelsea. But unfortunately he do not have a team that can compete with the teams in world cup. So Drogba will not be able to do much in the world cup tournament.

7) Andres Iniesta :

Country : Spain
Position : Midfielder
Age : 25

He is a great player of Barcelona. He is a great assistant to create a steady flow of chances for whoever is lucky enough to be playing in front of him.

8) Fernando Torres :

Country : Spain
Position : Forward
Age : 25

One of the best strikers that Liverpool ever had. He was born to score goals. He is the best supporter to finish the moves into tremendous goals.

Steven Gerrarad :

Country : England
Position : Midfielder
Age 29

Gerrard the lover of Liverpool. He has provided remarkable moments to Liverpool. He is a complete player he can play any where in the field. He is well known for his long distance shots in goal.

10) Michael Essien :

Country : Ghana
Position : Midfielder
Age : 27

He is a great defending Midfielder. He is one main factor to improve the defense power of Chelsea. He is a good long pass expert.