8. Roberto Soldado (Spain)
The dismal fortunes of Tottenham’s £26m summer signing from Valencia have been put in stark contrast by his compatriot Alvaro Negredo, who has taken the Premier League by storm. Just two league goals from open play this term mean Soldado is likely to be miss out on the a place in the talented Spanish squad. The 28-year-old was a favourite of former Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas but has not played consistently since Tim Sherwood recalled Emmnauel Adebayor.