The Next Genuine Football Superstar?

[Chump]

A lot has been said about Neymar recently but for me he is like Cristiano Ronaldo when he first arrived at Man Utd.....needs to mature!!

Lots of flicks, tricks and pretty stuff but he lacks that world class quality for me. Yes he is definitely adding the end product but still needs to mature and drop the antics before he is in the Messi/Ronaldo bracket

Any offers??

Ps....please nobody offer Bale!!!

[sidjames]

Isco. Pure class and will become a great.

[Mark79]

Any of the hearts youngsters really.

[Leighonel]

Gotze, Isco, Lucas. They all look like very good players

[Haymaker]

In my opinion it is Gotze, he's class already but he will develop (hopefully!) into something unreal.

If not him then Oscar. Needs to develop but the signs are there.

[hibeenicol]

Alan Haliliovic plays for dinamo Zagreb and their already comparing him to messi. All the big clubs looking at him.

A name to look for in the future.

[Haymaker]

Alan Haliliovic plays for dinamo Zagreb and their already comparing him to messi. All the big clubs looking at him.

A name to look for in the future.

True, that boy is class.

[Keith_M]

Harris

[ManBearPig]

Possibly oscar next world cup will show his true potential

[DH1875]

Eden Hazard :duck:. I know but I think he's only 21 so maybe time yet.
Can I ask why no Bale? What about Aron Ramsey :dunno:. Christian Tello is also one to watch, ironically Neymar looks like it's him he's replacing at Barca.

[carnoustiehibee]

Hachim mastour at AC Milan, 15 year old Moroccan

[stokesmessiah]

Hachim mastour at AC Milan, 15 year old Moroccan

A man that plays champ man??

[Mon Dieu4]

Me, even at 33 i still think i can cut it, was telling someone the other day that the worst day of my life will be when i finally concede that i won't play for Hibs Haha

[Hibercelona]

The gnome that just signed for Hearts looks like some prospect.

[carnoustiehibee]

A man that plays champ man??

Used to,a lot, when it first came out. But na seen him on trans world sport or Eurosport one night.

[lugz]

Thiago who's at barcelona, comes into that team and doesn't look out of place. Plenty talk of him going to Man Utd

[Pretty Boy]

Hachim mastour at AC Milan, 15 year old Moroccan

Did he play for the 1st team last year?

I know they wanted to play him but there was a few legal issues, not sure if they were overcome.

[JMac]

I'd have to say Jamie Walker, he's the next huge thing in world football, or Jason Holt, he is believed to be the next Zidane. Finally there's Kevin McHattie, who would make Roberto Carlos look *****.
At least that's what I've heard from hearts fans

[carnoustiehibee]

Did he play for the 1st team last year?

I know they wanted to play him but there was a few legal issues, not sure if they were overcome.

Do they not have to wait till he's 16.

[green.and.white]

Kevin Strootman of PSV, defensive midfielder, class act, absolutely magic on the ball. He'll get a big move soon.

[Pretty Boy]

Do they not have to wait till he's 16.

Think that was the problem.

Milan were desperate to play him but the rules said they had to wait ubtil he was 16, I know Milan were fighting it but not sure if they decided just to wait.

[SteveHFC]

Marco Reus :agree:

[hibees 7062]

[QUOTE=JohnMcDonald;3650696]I'd have to say Jamie Walker, he's the next huge thing in world football, or Jason Holt, he is believed to be the next Zidane. Finally there's Kevin McHattie, who would make Roberto Carlos look *****.
At least that's what I've heard from hearts fans[/QUOTE :agree: Just ask Harris

[West hamBERNIAN]

Probably not heard of him but.... Andy Carroll. :wink:

[Mon Dieu4]

You've been saying that for years, I'm impressed you've still not conceded it yet! :wink: :greengrin

Nowhere near retirement yet lol, Im the creative midfielder we need Haha

[Craig_in_Prague]

Nowhere near retirement yet lol, Im the creative midfielder we need Haha

if you'd said you could fill the Matty Jack role.....

[Mon Dieu4]

if you'd said you could fill the Matty Jack role.....

Id be more like Craig Rocastle filling the Matty Jack roll

[heretoday]

Ibrahim Affelay.

PSV, Barca, loan to Schalke and a target now for English clubs. He is lighting fast. He had a bad injury playing for Barcelona but seems to have recovered.

He has many caps for Holland. 27 years old.

[West hamBERNIAN]

Ibrahim Affelay.

PSV, Barca, loan to Schalke and a target now for English clubs. He is lighting fast. He had a bad injury playing for Barcelona but seems to have recovered.

He has many caps for Holland. 27 years old.
But is he going to be the next superstar? No.

[Macaroon]

Gerard Deulofeu of Barca

[mmmmhibby]

an injury free jack wilshere has all the attributes of the modern day midfielder, he pulled the strings when arsenal playd barca a few seasons back and was up against xavi, iniesta etc. been injury prone a lot since then

[Jonnyboy]

Thiago Messi - Barca's new Under 1 signing :agree:

[Craig_in_Prague]

will british players ever get closer to other technical playing countries?
I know our coaching/attitude/weather/love for chippies/love for pies/love for bevvy/preference for taller & stronger laddies/poorer facilities/nae balls allowed signs etc are all issues, but will we or can we see technical players from UK? theres some but sadly lacking.

[hibee92]

Is Freddy Adu still a wonderkid?

Gerard Deulofeu will be world class - Barcelona 19 y/o.

[bigwheel]

Gerard Deulofeu of Barca

Yes. He was brilliant in Green Card ! :-)

[ChilliEater]

There's a lad over here at Perth Glory called Danny DeSilva who is very highly rated. Don't know about world class superstar, but he made his A-league debut at 15 last season and Everton wanted to sign him but couldn't sort a visa/work permit. Should be interesting to see how he progresses.

[CB_NO3]

Bale can be a big superstar in the next year or two. He is still young and is a class act. He has done it in the premiership, champions league and international level. He scores with his left foot, right foot and with his head. He scores from 5 yards, 10 yards and 25 yards. Other than that I agree with Isco. Boy is superb.

[s2hart]

an injury free jack wilshere has all the attributes of the modern day midfielder, he pulled the strings when arsenal playd barca a few seasons back and was up against xavi, iniesta etc. been injury prone a lot since then

He is a class act but I heard he had a similar injury to what GO'C had at Birmingham:wink:

Then again I heard that hearts were self-sufficient :confused:

[Chump]

Eden Hazard :duck:. I know but I think he's only 21 so maybe time yet.
Can I ask why no Bale? What about Aron Ramsey :dunno:. Christian Tello is also one to watch, ironically Neymar looks like it's him he's replacing at Barca.

jealousy.....wish he was playing for Liverpool :wink:

he is class tho' but same as Neymar.....his diving antics really annoy me. Messi does it all with pure class (apart from dogging the Tax man!!)

[heretoday]

But is he going to be the next superstar? No.

I don't feel he has had a chance to realise his potential yet so my answer is yes! Maybe....

[Hibs90]

It will be Neymar. Brilliant player.

[West hamBERNIAN]

I don't feel he has had a chance to realise his potential yet so my answer is yes! Maybe....

:greengrin Who knows. He has a lot of ability and great pace but I'm fairly sure he won't be remembered as being a football great. Reckon fernandinho that citeh have signed will be brilliant.

[West hamBERNIAN]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks a really good prospect too.
:agree:
Zaha if he gets a good start at united will be awesome

[blackpoolhibs]

He is a class act but I heard he had a similar injury to what GO'C had at Birmingham:wink:

Then again I heard that hearts were self-sufficient :confused:

I used to live in London Colney, the arsenal training ground is there. And thats the rumour that was doing the rounds during his long lay off. My kids still live there, and my lad told me this a long time ago.

[J-C]

Wilfred Zaha could be the next big thing, big strong, fast feet, plays on the wing or through the middle and can score goals, just has to step up to EPL level now.

[Alex Trager]

Marco Reus :agree:

Always gets over looked cause of the wee cock Gotże, but for MR is sheer class.

[R'Albin]

Raphael Varane.

[--------]

It will be Neymar. Brilliant player.

Yup. If he isn't already there.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22998118

[hfc rd]

Enzo Zidane. That boy is so much like his father. Absolute talent.

[Big Ed]

Gerard Deulofeu of Barca

I saw him playing for Spain U20's yesterday: he looks very promising.

[vercol36]

Gerard Deulofeu of Barca



I would be willing to bet my house on the next superstar being this guy

OR

a Frenchman. There are a crop of young French kids who are showing some phenomenal potential at the moment. Watch this space!

[Scouse Hibee]

Philippe Coutinho - Liverpool

[West hamBERNIAN]

Philippe Coutinho - Liverpool

Maybe, if he moves to a big team. :wink:

[Scouse Hibee]

Maybe, if he moves to a big team. :wink:


He's at a big team, we sell our ****** to West Ham.:wink:

[West hamBERNIAN]

He's at a big team, we sell our ****** to West Ham.:wink:

Your a feeder club. You know he's class. Brendan Rodgers just sold the next shearer. :wink:

[hfc rd]

Maybe, if he moves to a big team. :wink:


Unfortunately the big team are under a transfer embargo. So he can't go. :D

[Scouse Hibee]

Your a feeder club. You know he's class. Brendan Rodgers just sold the next shearer. :wink:


Get the treatment table ready. :wink:

[Treadstone]

Excellent thread.

Maybe not as superstarry as the rest but seen Mexicos Diego Reyes a centre half put Neymar and the other Brazilians in his back pocket in the olympic final. 6'4" and quick Porto bought him in December and he reports there in July. Porto have an excellent record in developing talent.

[brianmc]

Neymar Jr for me!

[West hamBERNIAN]

Get the treatment table ready. :wink:
:greengrin
Time will tell my friend. He really was a class above last season even when the goals dried up he was the mustard. No treatment tables needed, he won't bite anyone. :wink:

[West hamBERNIAN]

Neymar Jr for me!
Lol Romeo beckhams grandchild for me. :greengrin

[Scouse Hibee]

:greengrin
Time will tell my friend. He really was a class above last season even when the goals dried up he was the mustard. No treatment tables needed, he won't bite anyone. :wink:


Easy to look a class above at West Ham :wink:

[West hamBERNIAN]

Easy to look a class above at West Ham :wink:

Against premier league opposition remember. Not against the mighty Liverpool last season, but I'm sure he'll prove a point this season:cb oh and it's easy to show class when your not from Liverpool :wink:

[Scouse Hibee]

Against premier league opposition remember. Not against the mighty Liverpool last season, but I'm sure he'll prove a point this season:cb oh and it's easy to show class when your not from Liverpool :wink:


Tell Kevin Nolan that! :wink:

[West hamBERNIAN]

Tell Kevin Nolan that! :wink:

Don't speak to him often but I'm sure he knows he could use a little more class, he's good at stealing a goal from nothing but that must be in his nature being a scouser:wink:

[Scouse Hibee]

Don't speak to him often but I'm sure he knows he could use a little more class, he's good at stealing a goal from nothing but that must be in his nature being a scouser:wink:


Unlike the Geordie lump. :wink:

[West hamBERNIAN]

Unlike the Geordie lump. :wink:
Who west ham spent 15 mill on, your lot thought he was worth 35:wink: we spent more than half and got double the rewards! :greengrin Your lot keep looking for an English CF and fu(k it up:wink: minimum English player rule is coming and west ham are sitting pretty for it. You lot have Sturridge :greengrin how much was he again? We'll give you half next year.

[Scouse Hibee]

Who west ham spent 15 mill on, your lot thought he was worth 35:wink: we spent more than half and got double the rewards! :greengrin Your lot keep looking for an English CF and fu(k it up:wink: minimum English player rule is coming and west ham are sitting pretty for it. You lot have Sturridge :greengrin how much was he again? We'll give you half next year.


Sturridge will outscore him FACT END OF :wink::greengrin

[West hamBERNIAN]

Sturridge will outscore him FACT END OF :wink::greengrin
Lol he won't and you know it. If the vampire stays he won't get many chances and if he goes you'll pay over the odds for some other mug. I hear Carroll is available for £40,000,000 :wink:

[ChilliEater]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a51uJlOcvTw

Youngest player at the tournament. Scores. :greengrin

[s2hart]

I used to live in London Colney, the arsenal training ground is there. And thats the rumour that was doing the rounds during his long lay off. My kids still live there, and my lad told me this a long time ago.

I worked with a few Arsenal fans when I was in Essex, even managed a few games, that was what was doing the rounds. A couple of years back he could find trouble in an empty room, sounds like he's screwed the nut since coming a father & it's hard to think he's still only 21!

[Scouse Hibee]

Lol he won't and you know it. If the vampire stays he won't get many chances and if he goes you'll pay over the odds for some other mug. I hear Carroll is available for £40,000,000 :wink:


A wee wager for charity?

[mmmmhibby]

I used to live in London Colney, the arsenal training ground is there. And thats the rumour that was doing the rounds during his long lay off. My kids still live there, and my lad told me this a long time ago.
I have family in London colney aswell, Watford also train right next too arsenals training ground. Nice wee place.

[blackpoolhibs]

I have family in London colney aswell, Watford also train right next too arsenals training ground. Nice wee place.

I think Watford bought the training ground from Arsenal, or maybe rent the ground? As you say a nice wee place. :agree:

[mmmmhibby]

I think Watford bought the training ground from Arsenal, or maybe rent the ground? As you say a nice wee place. :agree:
they rent the land from arsenal, was arsenals older training base, new base was re-developed next to what is now Watfords rented-traing base. bumped into RVP and oxlade-chamberlain 2 years back at the wee garage in colney. good wee place to live.

[MWHIBBIES]

Jack Wilshere

[frazeHFC]

In terms of British football I think James Ward-Prowse and Luke Shaw will become a really good players, both currently at Southampton.

There will definately be players in other European / South American countries that will be much better, just not sure of any just now (under the age of 18/19).

[BVB Hibs]

David Alaba could be an absolute star in the future. Has everything to become a standout left winger, or even a world class full back if he stays in his current position for Bayern.

I'm horribly biased here, but I think Gundogan will be up there in the top 5 most sought after footballers in the world in about 2-3 years time. When you consider how Dortmund had to drop him 2 years ago because he couldn't handle the pace of top level football, and his remarkable turnaround since then, I think he could have a lot more in the tank.

As good as Mata is, I also reckon he might have another gear or two in the tank. Still think he could improve further as a player. Difficult to say a world star will be a world star, because it seems obvious, but I'm not convinced we've seen anything like the best out of him yet.

[Bostonhibby]

Is this the McHattie thread?

I hope not, we should keep this boy out of the news as we really need them to keep him, he's one of the "golden" generation you know. Without him and his like we'd not have beaten them at every competetive level this season.

[blackpoolhibs]

they rent the land from arsenal, was arsenals older training base, new base was re-developed next to what is now Watfords rented-traing base. bumped into RVP and oxlade-chamberlain 2 years back at the wee garage in colney. good wee place to live.

I used to live round the corner from that garage on on the high street, in Kings road. Lots of Arsenal players can be spotted around the village either in the bookies or the big Sainsbury's at the end of the village.

George Grahams team could always be seen in the Kings head pub most days after training, and they liked a scoop. :greengrin

Ray Parlour Tony Adams and Paul Merson were on the lash most days, and Ladbrokes across the road used to take a huge amount from them, although when they did win they won big.

[StevesFamau5]

Reus for me. Thought he was exceptional in the CL final. Without gotze he took the midfield by the scruff of the neck and was calm and collected all the way through. True pro

[mmmmhibby]

I used to live round the corner from that garage on on the high street, in Kings road. Lots of Arsenal players can be spotted around the village either in the bookies or the big Sainsbury's at the end of the village.

George Grahams team could always be seen in the Kings head pub most days after training, and they liked a scoop. :greengrin

Ray Parlour Tony Adams and Paul Merson were on the lash most days, and Ladbrokes across the road used to take a huge amount from them, although when they did win they won big.
the very same Ladbrokes shop where I won over a grand at this years Cheltenham lol had a couple of scoops in the pub over the road, think it was called the white horse, mixture of arsenal and spurs fans, although mostly gooners. looks rough from the outside however having frequented many pubs in Edinburgh it was actually a good boozer.

[blackpoolhibs]

the very same Ladbrokes shop where I won over a grand at this years Cheltenham lol had a couple of scoops in the pub over the road, think it was called the white horse, mixture of arsenal and spurs fans, although mostly gooners. looks rough from the outside however having frequented many pubs in Edinburgh it was actually a good boozer.

Aye i think it is the white horse now, used to be called the pear and partridge. The kings head has gone, its now houses and flats. Well done on your win. :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Isco confirmed as signing for Real. With Neymar joining Barca we'll soon see who's best.

[brian6-2]

Young lad at Bursaspor, Enes Ünal, has turned down, Chelsea and Man City. 170 goals in 100 games at youth level, already been capped at U16 & U17 level, 15 goals in 15 games.

Neymar will come good but i reckon the lad Bernard will adapt quicker to the european game and be the next best thing, Man City and Dortmund are both close to signing him.

Domestically i think Luke Shaw at Southampton will turn out to be one of the best full backs in the game, Butland looks a great keeper as well.

I think in Scotland we are pinning our hopes on young Islam Feruz, if he doesnt do the dirty on us like that wee plonker James McCarthy.

[BVB Hibs]

After Dortmund are apparently competing with Newcastle for Aubameyang and Zouma I decided to do some research on the two of them.

Aubemayang is obviously a decent player, but Zouma really impressed me from what I saw. Strong, quick, clever. At 18 he's already a top, top defender, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's end up at a big club for a long time. Could be one of the best defenders out there soon.

[West hamBERNIAN]

Young lad at Bursaspor, Enes Ünal, has turned down, Chelsea and Man City. 170 goals in 100 games at youth level, already been capped at U16 & U17 level, 15 goals in 15 games.

Neymar will come good but i reckon the lad Bernard will adapt quicker to the european game and be the next best thing, Man City and Dortmund are both close to signing him.

Domestically i think Luke Shaw at Southampton will turn out to be one of the best full backs in the game, Butland looks a great keeper as well.

I think in Scotland we are pinning our hopes on young Islam Feruz, if he doesnt do the dirty on us like that wee plonker James McCarthy.

hes the most overrated keeper ive seen. so many shaky moments its unbelievable.

[brydekirk]

Alex Harris, Fact, End Off.

[West hamBERNIAN]

Alex Harris, Fact, End Off.

we have a winner!!!!:flag:

[Just_Jimmy]

Alex Harris, Fact, End Off.

Thread closed. Collect your prize from reception.

[Alex Trager]

After Dortmund are apparently competing with Newcastle for Aubameyang and Zouma I decided to do some research on the two of them.

Aubemayang is obviously a decent player, but Zouma really impressed me from what I saw. Strong, quick, clever. At 18 he's already a top, top defender, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's end up at a big club for a long time. Could be one of the best defenders out there soon.

See they've officially signed Aubemayang. Should be a good addition to the squad.

[frazeHFC]

Hachim Mastour will be the next big world star imo. He's only 15 or so just now but he is some prospect. AC Milan paid 500,000 euros for him, Moroccan born. Just seen a few videos of him and reckon he will be the Messi of future. :agree:

[brian6-2]

Just seen the lad Bernard has signed for Shakhtar. 21.5m

[KuqiKuqiCoo]

Andros Townsend? The lad from Southampton, shaw? Iago falque

[Lee]

Interested to see how Asier Illarramendi gets on at Madrid this season, he was class for Sociedad last season - potentially the best water carrier since Makelele.

Think Raphael Varane has the makings of being one of the best centre halfs in a long, long time too.

In terms of more glamorous positions (water carriers and centre halves can't be superstars, can they :wink:) think everyone has already said Gotze and Isco, but Julian Draxler and Lucas Moura are quality too :agree:

Slightly off topic.....how long will it be before Wilfried Zaha is hailed by the press as the next Rooney Pele:greengrin