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Eriksen carries Laudrup's legacy

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Hailed as the natural successor to Michael Laudrup, Denmark's Christian Eriksen - the youngest player at South Africa 2010 - is aiming to live up to the hype.

Smith's star on the rise

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:06:00 GMT

Versatile young New Zealand defender Tommy Smith is set to complete a meteoric rise by appearing for the All Whites at South Africa 2010.

Matip, an ascending Lion

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:55:00 GMT

Joel Matip, an indomitable defensive midfielder, has already made waves in the Bundesliga. Now the youngster is out to serve Cameroon.

Aboubakar, the new Eto'o

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:44:00 GMT

Having been dubbed 'the new Samuel Eto'o' and as the only home-based player in Cameroon's South Africa 2010 squad, Vincent Aboubakar is a big prospect.

Marin, Germany's little creator

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:47:00 GMT

Marko Marin has enjoyed a rapid ascent to prominence, and the Werder Bremen and Germany winger will look to continue his rise in South Africa.

Slovakia coach's son and star

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:06:00 GMT

On the books at Manchester City, exciting winger Vladimir Weiss, the son of the Slovakia coach, is desperate to parade his skills at South Africa 2010.

Stoch on the rise

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Miroslav Stoch, who helped Twente win the 2009/10 Eredivisie title while on loan from Chelsea, is now out to shine for Slovakia in South Africa.

Cool Badstuber climbing high

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:17:00 GMT

Germany defender Holger Badstuber has enjoyed a rapid rise from third-division football to the FIFA World Cup in little over 12 months.

Ghana's Mensah take two

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Mensah has plotted a steady path up through the junior ranks and is now very much part of an exciting generation of promising Ghanaian international talent.

Haruna aiming for new heights

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Having captained Nigeria to FIFA U-17 World Cup success, midfielder Lukman Haruna is ready to help the Super Eagles hit the FIFA World Cup heights.

Lee striving to cap rapid rise

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:17:00 GMT

Two years ago he was not playing professional football. Now Korea Republic forward Lee Seung-Yeoul is hoping to take South Africa 2010 by storm.