10 Most Overrated Players In World Football Right Now

7. Mario Balotelli (AC Milan)

'Why Always Me?' he may ask. But, the Italian's antics off the field have grabbed the headlines more often than his footballing ability. Whether it handing out money on the streets, or setting fireworks off inside his house, Balotelli's personal life offers more to the newspaper than his on-field performances. Still only 25 years old, the forward is in danger of being labelled as a journeyman as he looks certain to be shown the exit at Liverpool. After netting 20 times in 59 games as a youngster at Inter Milan, Balotelli's disciplinary problems forced Jose Mourinho to send him packing in 2010 and he found himself joining the Manchester City revolution. He quickly became a fans' favourite at the Etihad, but once again the player's attitude was his downfall and, following a bust-up with Roberto Mancini, the striker was sent back to Milan, this time to wear the red and black of Inter's rivals, AC Milan. A move back to the Premier League to join Liverpool offered Balotelli the chance to complete some unfinished business in England, but once more his can't-be-bothered approach saw first-team appearances hard to come by and he was quickly sent back to Milan once again. That's where his story is at the moment, but after yet another falling out with the coaching staff, it remains to be seen which big-name club will be next to offer him big money for little return. Great work if you can get it!
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