Raphael Varane (France)
Cultured 20-year-old les Bleus central defender who has been shining at the back for Real Madrid ever since moving to the Santiago Bernabeu two years ago on the recommendation of none other than Zinedine Zidane, and now the youngster is already considered by many experts to be one of the most accomplished centre backs in the world.
James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Eye-catching AS Monaco wide man who first came to prominence during his three-year spell at the Dragao, before his 45m euros move to the South of France last summer.
And expect the 22-year-old to be one of the stand-out starlets in Brazil next summer in a Colombia team that is sure to go far in the tournament itself.