Best Players of FIFA World Cup 2014

FW. Lionel Messi >> Argentina
Messi's form has continued to develop throughout the game. Four goals in three matches, including a late match winner against Iran and one of the best free kicks you'll see, against Nigeria, the Argentine looks like a man on a mission. The stress is on him to match Diego Maradona's feats in 1986, but Messi looks more than ready to carry out. Talk of Messi not being considered one of football’s greatest without a World Cup win has been circulating throughout the tournament, so, naturally, the 27-year-old went out with a point to prove.
However, it wasn't to be, as Messi had a night to forget at the Maracana, going missing on the biggest stage of them all as Germany toppled Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

AM. James Rodriguez >> Colombia
Definitely the star  of the game so far as Colombia have asserted themselves as one of the best teams in the contest with a entertaining display of attacking football. Despite Colombia’s quarterfinal elimination from the 2014 World Cup, newly 23-year-old wunderkind James Rodriguez remained the tournament’s top goal scorer through Sunday’s final.
With six goals in the tournament and two assists, James sealed his place in World Cup history as the first Colombian to have ever won the Golden Boot award — presented to the player who scores the most goals in the tournament.
 The 22-year-old Monaco man is sure to attract concentration once the dust has established.

FW. Arjen Robben >> Netherlands
Arjen Robben has been outstanding for the Netherlands so far. The expert of the side, Robben has only improved with age. His skills are well-known ---- unbelievable speed, dribbling ability and a affinity to cut inside onto his left foot and shoot ---- but the

Bayern winger has surmount all opposition as the Dutch hammered 10 goals (he managed three) on their way to a hugely impressive group-stage showing.

FW. Neymar >> Brazil
The pre tournament questions around the young star have been confidently answered. Can he deal with the pressure of playing a World Cup on home ground? Can he deliver when it matters most? Who cuts his hair? Four goals in three appearances have driven the Selecao into the next step, and although the world is watching his every move, he has suggested he is well up to the task of leading Brazil onward.

GK. Guillermo Ochoa >> Mexico
The Mexican stopper put in one of the best performances by a goalkeeper at a World Cup as his side held Brazil to a 0-0 draw. Having waited eight years to play in another tournament after his first call-up in 2006, Ochoa conceded just one goal in the group period and was a foremost reason Mexico were capable to qualify.

LB. Daley Blind -- Netherlands
A exceptional young left-back, Blind may have a famous father (Danny), but he has proven at this tournament that he has what it takes to succeed. Providing pinpoint crosses and long balls to his teammates, the versatile defender is a great passage down the flanks and has shown maturity afar his years.

CB. Gary Medel >> Chile
Each team needs someone like "The Pitbull" to win the ball and drive them on. Medel's obsession and splice can usually be found in Cardiff's midfield, but Chile have made him the centerpiece of their concrete defense. Obviously, it has worked as they knocked out Spain to qualify, and Medel's 93 percent passing accurateness ensured that they kept the ball at the back, too.

CB. Giancarlo Gonzalez >> Costa Rica
If you had thought before the match that Costa Rica would concede only one goal against Italy, Uruguay and England combined, and finish top of Group D, you would have been laughed out of the building. However, Gonzalez's tackling and leadership from the back have helped the Ticos surprise the world. The rock at the centre of a five-man defense, his organizational skills have been a key part in making his side tick.

RB. Serge Aurier >> Ivory Coast
Tipped for a excellent performance before the tournament, Aurier delivered constancy even though his side could not seal improvement to the knockout stage. Full of vigor and drive down the flanks, he provided two assists throughout the group stages and impressed with his vigor, power and pace. After this performance, it is easy to notice why Arsenal have been looking at him to change Bacary Sagna.

DM. Paul Pogba >> France
France have had to dig deep to hide the ghosts of 2010 and a attractive dismal qualifying campaign, but Pogba is at the spirit of everything that is good about Les Blues. Not frightened to put in a tackle in the middle of the field, his visualization and excellent passing skills help to get the attacks going. At only 21, the Juventus midfielder has a bright outlook, and how Manchester United must be kicking themselves that they let him go.

DM. Jermaine Jones >> USA
In the group of death, the United States were not estimated to do much, but the fight of Jones in the centre gave them a real boost. The 32-year-old has covered every blade of grass and thrown himself into tackles for the defense of his country, even though his crowning moment was a magnificent, curling goal in the draw versus Portugal. Since goal difference sent the USA through, Jones can claim an important part of the glory.