Gareth Bale – Southampton > Tottenham Hotspur
Well before his world record breaking transfer to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale was also causing a stir as a youngster, signing for Spurs at just 17 years of age for a total cost of £7 million.
Bale didn’t exactly sparkle, indeed it was rumoured Harry Redknapp was close to selling him to Birmingham City and the Welshman was considered a flop.
Yet after moving into midfield having arrived as an attacking left back, the Wales international found his calling in the front three, using his blistering pace and aggression to become one of the deadliest forwards in Europe and forging a reputation on the continent through his Champions League appearances.
His development has since seen him transfer to Real Madrid and wrought numerous trophies and successes since.