World football is like a clear night sky, with stars, but when the meteor breaks through the sky, everything looks even better. The meteor, although short-lived, can release all the light. There are many players in the history of football that are similar to meteors. They are dazzling enough but quickly fall, and they were so beautiful, but now we can only trace the beauty from the depths of memory.
10. Diouf
As the core of the biggest dark horse Senegal in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, Diouf was once considered by many football players to be another rising star in African football. His speed and technical perfection made him immediately become sought after by European giants. In the end, Liverpool brought him to the Premier League, but the Red Army were disappointed that Diouf was very bad tempered on the field, difficult to integrate into the team, and negative news outside the stadium, so he sold to Bolton only two seasons later. After that, Sunderland, Blackburn and other teams, he gradually faded out of memory.
9, Arshavin
Arshavin was once the number one star in Russian football and was revered as the “Tsar”. He became famous in the 2008 European Cup, and Arsenal paid a record transfer fee for Arshavin’s services. However, Arshavin did not reach the height expected by the club in the Premier League, gradually became a marginal player, and was later loaned back to Zenit.
8, Portillo
When Portillo was debuted, he was called “Golden Boy” and was also regarded as the successor of Raul. In his first Real Madrid season, he scored 5 goals in 10 appearances. At that time, he was regarded as the Bernabeu’s new idol. Every time he appeared, he was cheered by the fans. However, he struggled to live up to expectations and spent a lot of time on the bench, and then loaned out, until free transfer to Tarragona and other teams, and even worse, the La Liga relegation he later played in La Liga B.
7, Djalminha
Djalminha is a talented and outstanding player. He is known as the “Brazil Ghost”. He is the main player in the “Super Laco” team and helped La Coruña complete many incredible feats, including La Liga champions. . Dejaminha has a distinct personality and a hot temper. The more famous event is to beat opponents and teammates in a game. At that time, Irueta said to him in an appreciative manner, “If you can reduce the number of red and yellow cards, then you will “Become a great footballer”, and Dejaminha’s answer is “Go to TM football, I play my football.” In the end, Dejaminha paid the price for his temper. After being abandoned by Laco, he was immersed in Vienna, Mexico, and America, and he was no longer heard off.
6, Saviola
Saviola became famous as a young man and was awarded the South American Footballer of the year at the age of 18. In the 2001 World Youth Championship, Saviola scored a record 11 goals in six games and led Argentina to win the championship. At that time, Saviola became the hottest star, and some even compared him to Maradona. However, “Bunny” did not do well in Europe. He was loaned to Monaco and Sevilla by Barcelona, and then joined Real Madrid, Malaga, Olympiacos and other teams. He ended up like a meteor disappearing into the world. altar.
5, Mendieta
Mendieta was twice named the “Best Midfielder in Europe”, and was one of the leading creative force during Valencia’s prosperous years. In 2001, Mendieta moved to Serie A with Lazio for a high price of 48 million euros. This transfer fee is even higher than when World Footballer Ronaldo joined Inter. However, Mendieta has never recovered from this, and quickly became a Serie A spectator. He was loaned back to Barcelona in just one season, and then went to the Premier League to play for Middlesbrough until he retired.
4. Denilson
In the 1998 World Cup in France, Denilson did not play much, but he quickly attracted countless fans with his excellent physical fitness and gorgeous foot techniques, especially his signature action “stepping on the bicycle”. Kindly known as the “Bicycle King.” So after the World Cup, the Spanish Real Betis team signed Denilson at an alarming record price, but unfortunately he did not reflect his own value in the La Liga, and was greatly reprimanded by fans and the media. Once loaned back to Brazil’s flamingo, and then joined Bordeaux and Saudi team until he disappeared in the vast sea of people.
3. Pančev
As one of the three Musketeers of the former Yugoslavia, Pancev was an outstanding talent and was called “Cobra” by the fans. He helped Belgrade Red Star win the 1991 European Championship, and then Pancev later joined Inter Milan. However, like the Belgrade Red Star, the glory quickly fell. At the age of 27, Pancev, who is in the golden age, scored only 1 goal in 12 games on for Inter. After the first season, he was loaned to Leipzig by Inter Milan. After returning to Inter Milan, he still was unable to perform well. In 2006, Pancev, who had been quiet for a long time, finally won the European Golden Boot Award, which is 15 years late. It is also a testimony to his brief glory.
2, Schillaci
In the 1990 World Cup, the unknown Schillaci made a big splash and scored six goals. It is the number one hero of the host country of Italy. He is the best player in the World Cup and the best player. From then on, the name is shocking. However, after the World Cup, Schillaci state plummeted and was swept away by Juventus. Later, he left the Japanese league and fell like a meteor, completely disappearing into the fans’ sight.
1. Adriano
Adriano is known as the “King of Meazza” and is considered to be the successor of Ronaldo. He has a superb physical fitness and explosive power, and is an out-and-out striker. However, after the fame, Adriano fell straight due to reasons such as private life. At the age of 25, he was loned back to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and then several teams. When he appeared again in the eyes of the fans, it was accompanied by negative news such as gangs, guns, drugs, etc., which was embarrassing.