Our countdown of players to watch at this summer's World Cup continues apace, with Mexico's Carlos Vela in at 22.
Name: Carlos Vela
Age: 21
Club: Arsenal
International Caps: 23
International Goals: 8
Having only just turned 21, Vela has already amassed a total of 114 competitive club appearances, whilst racking up 23 caps for Mexico in the process.
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger often has an eye for young talent, so big things were hoped for when he plucked this small forward from Guadalajara.
It took a while for Vela to earn a work permit, being farmed out on loan to Spain until he did, where he impressed in stints at Salamanca and Osasuna, scoring 11 goals over two seasons.
He has struggled to make much of a mark for Arsenal as yet, with only two league goals to his name, but he has scored them in style.
His Carling Cup goal against Sheffield United (one of three) was recently voted into Arsenal's top 50 club goals ever, whilst his goal on the final day this season against Fulham was inspired, a deft chip over experienced ‘keeper Mark Schwarzer.
He has all the makings of a fine player, with pace and skill in abundance. If unleashed by Mexico this summer, he could pose a serious threat.
- Sam Parker
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23: Diego Forlan
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24: Marek Hamsik
No 25: Wilson Palacios
No 26: Alexis Sanchez
No 27: Tim Cahill
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28: Gonzalo Higuain
No 29: John Terry
No 30: Andres Iniesta
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31: Maicon
No 32: Victor Obinna
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33: Klaas Jan Huntelaar
No 34: Ryan Nelsen
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35: Tranquilo Barnetta
No 36: Jozy Altidore
No 37: Robert Koren
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38: Teko Modise
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39: Simon Kjaer
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40: Jong Tae-Se
No 41: Nadir Belhadj
No 42: Roque Santa Cruz
No 43: Park Ji-Sung
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44: Nikola Zigic
No 45: Yaya Toure
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46: Angelos Charisteas
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47: Keisuke Honda
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48: Hugo Lloris
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49: Mario Gomez
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50: Guiseppe Rossi
Source: DSG
