Nine of the game’s fading forces.
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9) Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
At 34 years of age, there’s no denying that Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard’s influence on games is waning, even if he is still a key player and inspirational leader for the Reds.
8) Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Once the best goalkeeper in the world, Iker Casillas has had a rough couple of years and is likely to be offloaded by Real Madrid in the near future.
7) Xavi (Barcelona)
One of the finest playmakers of his generation, Xavi is now at the stage where he is not a regular for Barcelona and not the creative force he was at his peak.
6) Nemanja Vidic (Inter Milan)
A legendary centre-back in Premier League football, Nemanja Vidic was poor in his final season for Manchester United last year and has not looked great at Inter Milan either.
5) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Still a great player on his day, but Wayne Rooney has looked a little jaded and past his peak for Manchester United and England in the last year or so.
4) Dani Alves (Barcelona)
No longer a key player for Barcelona, Dani Alves may be on his way out of the club after long being regarded as one of the world’s finest right-backs.
3) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Although a victim of his own incredibly high standards, Lionel Messi does not appear to be the same goalscoring freak of a few years ago.
2) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
A player in sharp decline, Yaya Toure was unplayable for Manchester City last season but this term looks a shadow of his former self with some listless displays.
1) Robin van Persie (Manchester United)
One of the deadliest strikers in the Premier League in recent years, Manchester United’s Robin van Persie looks to be struggling this term and is being linked with a surprise exit this January.