3 footballers not satisfied with their roles at their clubs.

As a world-class football player, one expects to play as per what has been promised to him. But keeping the paper talks aside, any player would love to see his name registered in the first team squad.

Some of the most talented footballers have been ignored vividly this season by their managers or their teams. Be it age factor, lack of potential or simply not living up to a higher potential.

It is likely that a player can become unhappy pretty easily, as the lack of game forces one to do so. 3 Such world-class footballers have had their problems with the lack of play time and not being satisfied with their roles at their respective clubs. Given the fact that their potential outmatches many, they could be leaving for a place that has more regularity to offer.

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#3 Cesc Fabregas - Chelsea

The Spaniard has seen better days.

Fabregas is undoubtedly one of the most important midfielders in the history of the Premier League and has the recipient of multiple accolades, including two Premier League titles. While his contract will be expiring next June, Fabregas hasn't been used as much by Maurizio Sarri in the midfield. Given the fact that he is 31-years old, he still has the potential to perform.

The rumours have suggested that he will be leaving Chelsea in the upcoming January transfer window, and they can be 100 per cent true as his current role in the team can't be something he can brag of. With a total of only 853 minutes of play time in all competition, Fabregas has surely seen more regularity in the past. With the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Ross Barkley and Jorginho already boosting up the Chelsea midfield, there seems to be no chance for the Spaniard to play first-team football.

#2 Gelson Martins - Atletico Madrid

The Portuguese still looks unsettled.

One of the best young talents in Europe right now, it was a moment of shock for everyone as the Portuguese made his way to the Spanish capital, joining Atletico Madrid for a transfer fee of €35million. The fact that he is one of the best dribblers in the world is something that cannot be ignored at all.

However, it looks like one of the top talents in Europe remains out of favour this season, as he has found it difficult to make it to the first team this season. With 7 La-Liga appearances this season, he looks to be a player who isn't living up to his potential as he is totally being washed up on the bench. The right-flank being dominated by the likes of Koke and Saul, as Martins is heavily missing out. Using him on the flank could be great for Simeone.

#1 Arturo Vidal - Barcelona

Vidal has endured a difficult time at Barcelona

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Chilean midfielder is one of the best midfielders in all of Europe. Known widely for his box to box abilities in the central area, he established himself as a midfielder of top quality with Juventus, forming an abominable partnership with the likes of Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba.

However, it looks like the Chilean is rather 'annoyed' with the way Ernesto Valverde is using him as a football player, as the lack of the first-team playtime is taking a toll on him. Given the kind of quality Barcelona already carry, it is practically difficult for the Chilean to start up in the first team squad on a very regular basis, but the fact that he is 31-years old is something that needs to be considered. Vidal had posted an angry emoji back in October as he was left out for the Tottenham fixture.