Obviously. It's a "braggie".
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Obviously. It's a "braggie".
EAP just owned Balu. Completely.
Balakov is a great pick.
That was quick, EAP. 
Feck sakes, I was busy researching fish.
Thought it might be Barracuda A, as opposed to Barracuda B (they were shite).
Thought it might be Barracuda A, as opposed to Barracuda B (they were shite).
The hidden A was the key. I just looked at latest CL teams ending with A. Then remove the A and Google rest of name plus 'fish'. After Chelsea, Valencia, Barcelona and Benfica the 5th hit was Brag Fish with obvious results . Braga.
10 mins research tops.
Too bad my draft research ain't that good 
It is indeed.
You must be joking
That's a pretty fecking complex way to go about: "What is the purpose of the photo?", A: "To brag"A.EAP is my hero.
You must be joking
No, it's not. Recent CL teams ending with A should be just 4-5 imo, so I went that route. My inital though was like everyone else to concentrate on fish. I actually thought it will be a fish name +A... till I found results for Braga.
It is quite a intelligent puzzle and now that I know the answer, it feels fecking obvious :-(
The fecking white A. If only I had seen it back in January, I would have solved it and not suffered all that abuse I'm scarred for life.
I'm scarred for life.Luke Shaw, from Al Van Gaal's Fat Camp, England and Manchester United
The fecking white A. If only I had seen it back in January, I would have solved it and not suffered all that abuse
Didn't you notice I never quoted it but pasted it afresh on my posts?
Woah! Now that's an awesome 12th pick! Clock starts ticking for Annah to try match it...
I haven't been late lads and there's really no point quoting me, FTB is making all of his picks. I've tried to give some advice at times but I cannot pick for him.
FWIW he was waiting around himself, think EDogen was overdue past the 8 hours.
@Annahnomoss you really need to solve this puzzle. I know how it feels when anto reminds you every few weeks that you didn't solve one of his puzzles, and I can tell you, it's not pretty
Man, I was happy with what I had before that bastard started getting inside of my head. Now I am here listening to "Eye of the tiger", multitasking two computers at the same time to achieve a faster google-rate in my research.
I don't know how many more days I can keep this up, I've not been this grossed out by having Anto inside of me since our last date.º
Too much information
Okay, spent way too much time checking every top list available and can't find even a single player who is eligible for that role monsieur Antohan.
Checked all top 100 forwards, left wingers, right wingers, strikers and attacking midfielders.
Checked all top 100 forwards, left wingers, right wingers, strikers and attacking midfielders.
I pick up Marcos Roberto Silveira Reis.
Anto's put about 2 days onto the length of this draft
Pff. I've got Brazil's golden child. Much better hair. My team is based on a cohesive set of hair. Ruud would never fit.
I will pick tomorrow. Busy. Pass me and let @VivaJanuzaj and @crappycraperson pick.
Game, Set and Match for Annah it seems who not only matched it, but topped it.
Everyone list your shit so I can check it tomorrow.
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - M. Arteta
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career - Maicon
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger (No trophies for Liverpool in 2012-13 & 2013-14 but won in Uruguay and Denmark)
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen (Finaland)
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan)
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - M. Arteta
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career - Maicon
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger (No trophies for Liverpool in 2012-13 & 2013-14 but won in Uruguay and Denmark)
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen (Finaland)
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan)
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae
1. A player who won a total number of international caps of at least 90 but no more than 99.
Robin Van Persie
2. A player who has obtained a maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 (i.e. on 01/01/1986 or later).
Mario Basler
3. A player who has never won a league title. In order to count as winning a league title for a club, the player must have represented the club for the full season in which the league title was won. The number of matches played is irrelevant.
Brad Friedel
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent).
Rivaldo
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country. The two countries must be independent countries at time of birth.
Marcel Desailly
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career. He must have represented the club for a minimum of one full season in each country.
Hagi
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it.
Javier Mascherano
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together at that club in that two year period. However, they must both have won a league title in another country having played for a full season. See the clarifications section for more detail.
Jaap Stam and Diego Simeone
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014(i.e. it doesn't matter if the country was ranked higher in the past, as long as it isn't there now). See below for reference.
Ian Harte
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years.
Gary Neville
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past.
Ricardo Tavarelli
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Robin Van Persie
2. A player who has obtained a maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 (i.e. on 01/01/1986 or later).
Mario Basler
3. A player who has never won a league title. In order to count as winning a league title for a club, the player must have represented the club for the full season in which the league title was won. The number of matches played is irrelevant.
Brad Friedel
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent).
Rivaldo
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country. The two countries must be independent countries at time of birth.
Marcel Desailly
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career. He must have represented the club for a minimum of one full season in each country.
Hagi
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it.
Javier Mascherano
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together at that club in that two year period. However, they must both have won a league title in another country having played for a full season. See the clarifications section for more detail.
Jaap Stam and Diego Simeone
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014(i.e. it doesn't matter if the country was ranked higher in the past, as long as it isn't there now). See below for reference.
Ian Harte
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years.
Gary Neville
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past.
Ricardo Tavarelli
@rpitroda
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - Balakov
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - Pallister
3. A player who has never won a league title - Signori
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - Zidane
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Thiago
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career - Veron
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - Robben
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - Davids and van der Sar (99-01. Plotless with Juve. Davids won title with Ajax and VDS with United)
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on17/7/2014 - Denis Irwin (Republic Of Ireland)
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Ferrara (Juventus)
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past -Serge Aurier
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - Pallister
3. A player who has never won a league title - Signori
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - Zidane
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Thiago
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career - Veron
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - Robben
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - Davids and van der Sar (99-01. Plotless with Juve. Davids won title with Ajax and VDS with United)
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on17/7/2014 - Denis Irwin (Republic Of Ireland)
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Ferrara (Juventus)
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past -Serge Aurier
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - Lizarazu
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - Weidenfeller
3. A player who has never won a league title - Hazard
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - Cannavaro
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Mihajlovic
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Ronaldo
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it -Ribery
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - Thuram&Petit for Monaco, won titles in Juve-Arsenal
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on17/7/2014 - Essien
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Pirlo
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past -Marcos
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 - Weidenfeller
3. A player who has never won a league title - Hazard
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - Cannavaro
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Mihajlovic
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Ronaldo
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it -Ribery
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - Thuram&Petit for Monaco, won titles in Juve-Arsenal
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on17/7/2014 - Essien
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Pirlo
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past -Marcos
Add to this list, so we can compare and keep track on the players for the reinforcements.
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan), Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce,
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan), Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce,
My pick of the categories:
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan), Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce,
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso (Milan), Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce,
ALESSANDRO BIRINDELLI
1. A player who won a total number of international caps of at least 90 but no more than 99.
Ronaldinho.
2. A player who has obtained a maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 (i.e. on 01/01/1986 or later).
Alessandro Birindelli.
3. A player who has never won a league title. In order to count as winning a league title for a club, the player must have represented the club for the full season in which the league title was won. The number of matches played is irrelevant.
Juan Mata.
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent).
Thierry Henry.
5. A player who was born in one country but represented the national team of another country. The two countries must be independent countries at time of birth.
NONE. [Gheorghe Popescu]
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career. He must have represented the club for a minimum of one full season in each country.
Stefan Effenberg.
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it.
Didi Hamann.
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together at that club in that two year period. However, they must both have won a league title in another country having played for a full season. See the clarifications section for more detail.
Kaká & Cafu.
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014(i.e. it doesn't matter if the country was ranked higher in the past, as long as it isn't there now). See below for reference.
Noureddine Naybet.
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years.
Fernando Hierro.
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past.
Rogério Ceni.
Ronaldinho.
2. A player who has obtained a maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 (i.e. on 01/01/1986 or later).
Alessandro Birindelli.
3. A player who has never won a league title. In order to count as winning a league title for a club, the player must have represented the club for the full season in which the league title was won. The number of matches played is irrelevant.
Juan Mata.
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent).
Thierry Henry.
5. A player who was born in one country but represented the national team of another country. The two countries must be independent countries at time of birth.
NONE. [Gheorghe Popescu]
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career. He must have represented the club for a minimum of one full season in each country.
Stefan Effenberg.
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it.
Didi Hamann.
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together at that club in that two year period. However, they must both have won a league title in another country having played for a full season. See the clarifications section for more detail.
Kaká & Cafu.
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014(i.e. it doesn't matter if the country was ranked higher in the past, as long as it isn't there now). See below for reference.
Noureddine Naybet.
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years.
Fernando Hierro.
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past.
Rogério Ceni.
Add to this list, so we can compare and keep track on the players for the reinforcements.
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack, Ronaldinho,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,Birindelli,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina, Mata,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon, Henry,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira, N/A,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,Effenberg,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta, Hamann,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas, Kaká&Cafu,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba, Naybet,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso, Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs, Hierro,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce, Rogério Ceni,
1. International caps of at least 90 but no more than 99 - P. Andersson, Lizarazu, Balakov, van Persie, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Ballack, Ronaldinho,
2. Maximum of 30 caps at International Level, and was not born after 1985 -M. Arteta, Weidenfeller, Pallister, Pessotta, Redondo,Birindelli,
3. A player who has never won a league title - S. Cazorla, Hazard, Signori, Mendieta, Reina, Mata,
4. A player who has won the Balon D'Or, either Gold/Silver/Bronze (or equivalent) - R. Carlos, Cannavaro, Rivaldo, Zidane, Kahn, Lampard, Buffon, Henry,
5. A player who was born in one countrybut represented the national team of another country - Pepe, Mihajlovic, Thiago, Desailly, Procinecki, Vieira, N/A,
6. A player who has played in at least 3 different countries during his career -Maicon, Ronaldo, Veron, Hagi, Reizeiger, Lucio, Ayala,Effenberg,
7. A player who has reached the final of a world cup but has never won it - A. Di Maria, Ribery, Robben, Mascherano, van Bommel, Emerson, Costacurta, Hamann,
8 & 9. 2 players who have represented the same club for at least 2 full seasons but never won a trophy together. However, they must both have won a league title in another country - L. Suarez & D. Agger, Thuram & Petit, Davids&VDS, Stam&Simeone, Bergkamp&Kanu, v. Bronkhorst&Makaay, Ljungberg&Fabregas, Kaká&Cafu,
10. A player which represented a country which is ranked outside the current top 30 per the new rankings on 17/7/2014 - Jari Litmanen, Essien, Irwin, Harte, Stoichkov, Kelly, Alaba, Naybet,
11. A player who represented the same club for more than 10 years - Gattuso, Pirlo, Ferrara, Neville, Adams, Nesta, Giggs, Hierro,
12. A player who has never played in the Champions League, Europa League, or the equivalent trophies of the past - L. Wong-jae, Marcos, Aurier, Tavarelli, Des Walker, Tissier, Arce, Rogério Ceni,