Top 10 players in the 2014 World Cup

Numerous extraordinary football players emerged at the 2014 FIFA World Cup after the 1/8 finals were over. David Luiz, vice captain of the Brazil national team, topped the football players' ranking, according to the latest list released on the official FIFA website.

Three out of ten players came from Brazil, showing the strength of the Brazil national team in the 2014 World Cup.

Given the amazing attacking and defending performances in the 1/8 finals, Luiz became the leaders of the list. Another rising star James Rodriguez in Columbia national team, who ranked No.2 on the list, will have a fierce competition with Luiz in the quarter-finals.

Notably, Lionel Messi, one of the best football players in the world, is not on the list. Despite being named as a best player in four consecutive competitions, his overall ranking was low.

Let's take a look at the top 10 football players in the 2014World Cup:

1.David Luiz

 

 Country of Origin: Brazil

Score: 9.79

                                      

2.James Rodríguez

 

Country of Origin: Columbia

Score: 9.74

 

3.Karim Mostafa Benzema

 

Country of Origin: France

Score: 9.70

 

4.Arjen Robben

 

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Score: 9.66

 

5.Jan Vertonghen

 

Country of Origin: Belgium

Score: 9.62

 

6.Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

 

Country of Origin: Brazil

Score: 9.59

 

7.Thiago Emiliano da Silva

 

Country of Origin: Brazil

Score: 9.56

8.Ivan Perisic

 

Country of Origin: Croatia

Score: 9.53

 

 9.Johan Djourou

 

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Score: 9.50

 

10. Thomas Müller

 

Country of Origin: Germany

Score: 9.48