Name: Douglas Maicon
Age: 28 Club: Internazionale
International Caps: 55
International Goals: 5
It takes a lot to keep Dani Alves out of any team, but Maicon has managed it, establishing himself as Brazil's first-choice right-back going into the World Cup.
After winning rave reviews in his native Brazil and a national championship with Cruzeiro, Maicon moved to French outfit Monaco in 2004, where he was employed successfully as a wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation.
His attacking abilities didn't go unnoticed throughout Europe, and Inter president Massimo Moratti leapt at the chance to secure the player's signature in 2006.
Since signing for Inter, Maicon has been one of their most consistent performers, helping them to a hat-trick of Serie A titles. Real Madrid and Manchester City are rumoured to be interested in signing him, but an impressive World Cup for Maicon, which would come as no surprise, could push his asking price beyond the £30 million Moratti is already quoting.
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