CM: Alex Song – Cameroon
Though nobody can sneer at Cameroon for failing to escape from a difficult group, many would have thought that they would have made a bigger fight of it. In a must win game against Croatia, Song lashed out and punched Mario Mandzukic in the back, earning himself a red card and condemning his country to an even rougher evening. Silly when you consider that he could have used the tournament as a shop window as he searches for an exit from Barcelona.
RW: Antonio Valencia – Ecuador
Valencia is an established star on the world stage now, and more was expected of him. However, as the South Americans crashed out at the group stage he was overshadowed by his namesake, Enner, and topped off a dismal display be getting himself sent off during the final game against France.
LW: Paulinho – Brazil
While none of the Brazilians made a positive impression during the semi-final humiliation against Germany, the Spurs midfielder was by far the worst of the worst. He would have helped the side more had he not been there as Jeremy Wilson’s said: “One of the worst midfield performances in World Cup history.”