James Rodríguez

[LAM09 6,547]

He mainly plays out wide, mostly on the LW I believe and only recently that he's playing in the AM role for Colombia (though not 100% certain where Ranieri used him at AM at Monaco).

He normally plays as a AM for Monaco, but really has a free role.

[OneMoSalah 8,614]

He mainly plays out wide, mostly on the LW I believe and only recently that he's playing in the AM role for Colombia (though not 100% certain whether Ranieri has used him at AM at Monaco).

He started out on the LW for Porto then moved to the right after Hulk was sold but hes been used more centrally for Colombia and Monaco.

[LAB 1,030]

Sensational player. One of the reasons i love the World Cup is because it is an excellent stage for those young players to shine.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I'd go as far as to say he has been the player of the tournament so far. So exciting to watch.

[stroey 2,525]

I'd go as far as to say he has been the player of the tournament so far. So exciting to watch.

Robben and James are the best players so far.

[Korea 734]

James was always a great player at Porto.

However, people seem to forgotten about him after he moved with Moutinho to ligue 1.

I can see Barcelona making a deal for him....

[Rmpr 8,977]

Robben and James are the best players so far.

Neymar has played better than both...

[The Skipper 20,593]

Neymar has played better than both...

How has he? Come on man, that's your Brazil bias coming through. He hasn't. Whilst he had a good game, Neymar wasn't even MOTM against Croatia IMO, that was clearly Oscar. The Cameroon game... Whilst he had another good game and scored some nice goals, IMO he wasn't MOTM there either - I'd have given it to Fernandinho. Robben dominated Chile & Spain, both better than any team in Brazil's group, whilst James has been outstanding in every single Columbia game.

James and Robben have been the best so far followed by Benzema and Neymar.

[lionsden 4,689]

Neymar has played better than both...

[Korea 734]

I think Muller been the best player personally..

[lionsden 4,689]

How has he? Come on man, that's your Brazil bias coming through. He hasn't. Whilst he had a good game, Neymar wasn't even MOTM against Croatia IMO, that was clearly Oscar. The Cameroon game... Whilst he had another good game and scored some nice goals, IMO he wasn't MOTM there either - I'd have given it to Fernandinho. Robben dominated Chile & Spain, both better than any team in Brazil's group, whilst James has been outstanding in every single Columbia game.

James and Robben have been the best so far followed by Benzema and Neymar.

I agree with everything except the bolded part. Alexis sanchez for one has performed better than Neymar

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

The price will be sky high, especially after this WC

[lionsden 4,689]

The price will be sky high, especially after this WC

Regardless Monaco have no reason to sell anyway.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Regardless Monaco have no reason to sell anyway.

Before the WC there were rumours in the portuguese media that he wanted to get out of there... Not sure if they were true though.

[quickpassnmove 924]

Monaco situation depends on their sponsorship deals and whether FIFA will examine any shady sponsorship deals.

Maybe in the coming 2 years we will know more clearly what is happening with Monaco.

James looks like he could be one of the top 5 players in the world ITF, so maybe Chelsea would sell a few of their players just to get him. Can't say I've seen him play much but the young man looks exceptional at this moment.

[iseah100 5,612]

If we got James i would die. I always buy him on FIFA. Amazing player.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I agree with everything except the bolded part. Alexis sanchez for one has performed better than Neymar

Alexis has also been very good, must say. Would include him with Neymar on that list.

[robsblubot 3,217]

How has he? Come on man, that's your Brazil bias coming through. He hasn't. Whilst he had a good game, Neymar wasn't even MOTM against Croatia IMO, that was clearly Oscar. The Cameroon game... Whilst he had another good game and scored some nice goals, IMO he wasn't MOTM there either - I'd have given it to Fernandinho. Robben dominated Chile & Spain, both better than any team in Brazil's group, whilst James has been outstanding in every single Columbia game.

James and Robben have been the best so far followed by Benzema and Neymar.

It's Colombia. I know it's confusing though.

It's really silly to compare players when the teams are facing completely different opponents. Neymar and Oscar also have far less freedom on the pitch than other players.

Timing is also a factor: how would you rate Oscar in November 2013? Or Neymar, aside from his Brazil appearances?

It's all so very relative. James Roadriguez may yet join a top EPL side and then flop like many good players have. I'm not saying it will happen, but that we just don't yet know.

The grass is always greener...