9 Most Overrated Players In World Football Right Now

6. Gerard Pique

When Barcelona were at their all-conquering best during the late 2000s and early 2010s, in which Pep Guardiola had created arguably the greatest club side of all time, things looked great for Pique. He was widely regarded as one of the world's best centre-backs, and his partnership at the back with Carles Puyol was formidable. Cracks then started to appear, however. The Catalan giants suddenly lost their genius, with Guardiola leaving, key players getting too old and injuries hampering their progress. They no longer dominated the ball for the entire game, and Pique's defending was really tested. He has failed to convince since then, looking shaky at times and appearing lost without the retired Puyol by his side. It makes you wonder whether the ex-United man was a bit of a fraud all along. As soon as he was expected to become the leader at the back, he struggled. The 27-year-old is far from a bad defender, and is still worthy of his place in the side (just), but his lack of electrifying pace, focus and consistency are all very much under scrutiny now. Barcelona's defence is their weak point these days, and Pique has to shoulder a large chunk of the blame but that. Pretty good, but overrated. Like his girlfriend Shakira.