The next big... flop

[the wes 7,212]

In every couple years, exist a young players that seems destinated to be a stars of his generations, but finally his carreer is not that good that seems years before. Quaresma, Robinho, Gourcouff are examples of that.

So, which player do you think that will be the flop of this young generation, or at least, which player that promises a lot today, you think that in some years not will be more than a random player?

In the poll ,I put players with 23 years or less, that have had much hype around them. I don't put players like Neymar, James or Hazard, because for me, they are already a totally TOP players, but If you want vote for one of them, go ahead.

you forgot to put adnan januzaj on the poll hes been a flop with dortmund

[BlueLyon 9,359]

If Depay flops at United it would be similar to De Bruyne's flop at Chelsea or Di Maria's flop at United. Such players need coaches like Carlo or Pep. Manure fans are idiots as they don't see the main problem why their attacking players are underperforming.

Imo Kevin wasnt a flop here, it just didnt work out. He wasnt brought for big money and no one expected him to be our next Lampard etc. Just one of many we bought and sent on loan. Depay and Di Maria were brought for big money and big expectations and they floped. Still Di Maria was a transfer flop at united because he already had great career, won CL etc. Meanwhile Depay could turn into football flop because as of now, he is far from being next Ronaldo...or even Nani (who turned flop aswell).

[BlueLyon 9,359]

To begin with, only 2 players on that list deserve the hype. The rest is just FIFA products...

I never saw Coutinho, El Sharawy, Martial (really? We going that far?), etc., as top youth talents. So they will never be that big of a flop because the expectation was never really there to begin with!

A big flop would be if Gotze, Neymar, James or Hazard never live up to the hype. Maybe Sterling as well, but thats it. Others were never on their ball park of youth talent and expectation...

EDIT: on your post you give good examples of flops such as Robinho and Gourcuff. So you honestly think the players you listed had 10% of their expectations?

Martial is good what are you talking about? Yeah he was overpaid, but himself as talent is great. Probably best young ALLROUND striker atm. Talk of next Henry is pointless, and kid as of now isnt even regular scorer, but his play is amazing. Ball control, movement, passing. He put in some great displays for United and France. His character is spot on too. In few years I think he will be one of best in world but not under coach like Gaal IMO.

[Essien19 1,415]

Martial is good what are you talking about? Yeah he was overpaid, but himself as talent is great. Probably best young ALLROUND striker atm. Talk of next Henry is pointless, and kid as of now isnt even regular scorer, but his play is amazing. Ball control, movement, passing. He put in some great displays for United and France. His character is spot on too. In few years I think he will be one of best in world but not under coach like Gaal IMO.

Van Gaal has his problems, but i disagree that guys like Martial can't develop under the Dutch.

Having a style of play isn't a bad thing, more importantly they try to dominate the opponents by having the ball,

that's not bad.

Van Gaal let young guys play, they gain week in and week out important experience.

Yes, Martial has got a heavy price tag, but someone like Lingard makes the cut too.

He isn't afraid of dropping one of his own and expensive players, take a look at Memphis.

Yes, Rooney is a mystery, but that's just one and the captain.

Guys like Alaba or Muller became class, now history is repeating itself.

[iceboy 992]

Depay.

[Spike 12,049]

Since El Shaaraawy already is a flop, I'll put my money on Gotze because he is an overhyped chubbo.