1. James Rodriguez
Fernando Vergara/AP/Press Association ImagesAlongside Lionel Messi and Neymar, James Rodriguez has arguably been the player of the tournament. Prior to the World Cup, the loss of Radamel Falcao appeared as though it would scupper Colombias chances, but Rodriguez has risen to the occasion and galvanised the side. He scored both goals as Colombia beat Uruguay 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. It means he now has five goals and two assists, making him the top scorer in the competition. It has been a brilliant 12 months for Rodriguez. Last summer saw him move from
Porto to Monaco for £38.5 million, making him the second most expensive transfer in Portuguese football. That amount topped only by Zenits Hulk. In Ligue 1 he has began to justify why Monaco broke the bank for his signature. The 22-year-old finished last season with the most assists in the division, while also netting 9 goals. Unsurprisingly, a host of clubs are now after him, with
Real Madrid seemingly at the front of the queue. It will take a special transfer to lure him to the Premier League, but on recent showings it would be worth every single penny.