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Our tips are listed below in date order.
To see our tips for the British leagues click here .
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| 2006 Tips for the future |
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| Starting XI Here's our team from the 12 players that we've tipped during 2006... |
| G.Higuin | K.J. Huntelaar |
| R.Quaresma | Y.Gourcuff | A.Aquilani | V.Bystrov |
| M.Kadlac | V.Kompany | G.Cabral | D.Alves |
| I.Akinfeev |
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| Sub: G.Dos Santos |
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| December |
| Name: | Giovanni dos Santos |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Club: | Barcelona (Spain) |
| Age: | 17 (11-05-1989) |
| Position: | Midfield/Forward |
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Attacking midfield playmaker, already tagged as 'the new Ronaldinho'. Brazilian father,
Mexican mother, he opted for
the latter and starred in the 2005 World U17 Champs as Mexico beat Brazil to win the title. Moved to Barca in his early
teens and is now knocking on the door of the senior squad for both club and country.
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| November |
| Name: | Michael Kadlac |
| Country: | Czech Republic |
| Club: | Sparta Prague |
| Age: | 21 (13-12-1984) |
| Position: | Left Back |
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The son of a former Czech international, Kadlac is a classy left back who's forward bursts and
tough tackling have apparently gone down a treat in the Strachan household over in Glasgow,
with the Scottish champions thought to be pondering a new year bid.
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| October |
| Name: | Gustavo Cabral |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Club: | Racing Club |
| Age: | 20 (14-10-1985) |
| Position: | Centre Half |
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Tough tackling Argentinian centre half who reads the game well and who's distribution
is second to none. Has been compared to Roberto Ayala, and why not. Seems only a matter of time
before he makes the move to Europe, with Spain looking the most likely destination if reports
are to be believed.
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| September |
| Name: | Igor Akinfeev |
| Country: | Russia |
| Club: | CSKA Moscow |
| Age: | 20 (08-04-1986) |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
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A true boy wonder, Akinfeev made his debut for CSKA aged 17, and for the national team only
a year later. Coached by 80's legend Rinat Dasaev, Akinfeev is a terrific shot stopper
who commands the box with real authority.
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| August |
| Name: | Vladimir Bystrov |
| Country: | Russia |
| Club: | Spartak Moscow |
| Age: | 22 (31-01-1984) |
| Position: | Winger |
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A product of St Petersburg's famous footballing academy, Bystrov moved to Spartak Moscow in 2005
and hasn't
looked back since. He's got pace to burn and his dribbling is so good that he's now the
most fouled player in the Russian league. Made his debut for national team aged only 20 and also
made the Euro 2004 squad in the same year. He's all set to terrorise Champion League defences this
autumn.
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| July |
| Name: | Alberto Aquilani |
| Country: | Italy |
| Club: | Roma |
| Age: | 21 (07-07-1984) |
| Position: | Midfielder |
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Italian U21 international midfielder. Cult figure amongst the Roma fans for his goal against
arch rivals Lazio, Aquilani is a busy midfielder with a decent all round game, always looking to receive
the ball and pass it on, and not afraid to get stuck in.
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| June |
| Name: | Gonzalo Higuin |
| Country: | Argentina/France |
| Club: | River Plate |
| Age: | 18 (10-12-1987) |
| Position: | Midfielder |
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Made a big impact for River since making his debut last year. Became a firm favourite after
scoring a brace against deadly rivals Boca. River have reportedly sold 50% of his contract to
investment group MSI. He has all the attributes required for a top player - big and strong, but
agile and with an eye for goal. Holds a French passport as he was born there whilst his
Argentinian dad was playing in France. He recently turned down the chance to join Argentina's
U20 squad in order to keep his options open.
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| May |
| Name: | Yoann Gourcuff |
| Country: | France |
| Club: | AC Milan |
| Age: | 19 (11-07-1986) |
| Position: | Midfielder |
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Classy French playmaker who has inevitably been dubbed 'the new Zidane', well actually he's been
dubbed 'the little Zidane', due to his size.
Always eager to get forward, he possesses great technical skills and a wide range of passing.
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| April |
| Name: | Daniel Alves |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Club: | Sevilla |
| Age: | 22 (06-05-1983) |
| Position: | Right Back |
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Anyone who has seen Sevilla in La Liga this season will surely have noticed the guy
roaring up and down the right flank like a winger. This is Daniel Alves. And not only does
he attack like a demon, he can defend as well. Has dual Brazilian and Spanish nationality but has
represented Brazil in the 2003 World Youth Champs.
He has recently been linked with a move to Rafa Benitez's Liverpool.
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| March |
| Name: | Vincent Kompany |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Club: | Anderlecht |
| Age: | 19 (10-04-1986) |
| Position: | Centre Back |
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A long time target of Europe's biggest clubs, Anderlecht have so far managed to resist their
advances but for how long ? His strength, power and size make him a real defensive barrier.
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| February |
| Name: | Ricardo Quaresma |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Club: | Porto |
| Age: | 22 (26-09-1983) |
| Position: | Winger |
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Sublimely-skilled winger who can play on either flank. Started out at Sporting Lisbon with
Cristiano Ronaldo before transferring to Barcelona. However, he didn't settle with Frank Rijkaard
and was transferred to Porto with Deco going the other way. His defensive work may be poor but
his dribbling is awesome and his trademark crosses (outside of the right foot) very hard to deal with.
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| January |
| Name: | Klaas Jan Huntelaar |
| Country: | Holland |
| Club: | SC Heerenveen |
| Age: | 22 (12-08-1983) |
| Position: | Striker |
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Tipped as Holland's next superstar striker, Huntelaar is a fantastic finisher who has all the
key attributes to make it at the highest level - strength, determination, pace and skill.
Looks likely to sign for Ajax, although a number of other top European clubs are said to have
been watching him.
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