8. Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal/Belgium)
The captain’s curse is likely to strike Arsenal again this summer…but one will mourn this time. Belgian international Vermaelen is very much third choice centre half at the Emirates Stadium and has already made it clear he will seek a new club in the summer. After just five Premier League starts, the 28-year-old will need a strong World Cup for Marc Wilmots’ fancied Belgian side to remind Europe’s top clubs of his talents.