10 Most Overrated Players In World Football Right Now

5. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

The Real Madrid forward may have an impressive goalscoring record in Spain where he averages more than a goal every other game, but it could be argued that it's not enough to warrant the reported ‚8 million per year salary he gets from the Spanish giants. After breaking through the ranks at Lyon, his form helped land a deal with Real Madrid in 2009 worth up to ‚41 million. However, he has had several critics during his spell with the club and is often said to be a lazy player. Standing by itself, his goalscoring record for the Whites would have the wow factor, but when you're attacking teammates include Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, you are likely to receive many golden chances each game, some of which Benzema has been known to squander. Compare it to the Frenchman's national statistics - 27 goals in 81 appearances - and the 28 year old doesn't seem to offer enough to go down as a 'great' player, but he will no doubt land a lucrative deal with another big club - Arsenal continue to be linked - when his Real days come to an end.