20) Ezequiel Lavezzi
Often running around the pitch constantly and making good use of the ball, Lavezzi is not the greatest winger in the world. He failed to score a single goal in the 2014 World Cup and had a couple of average seasons with PSG, before moving to China.
Lavezzi was often linked with a big-money move to the Premier League. No one knows why any manager would want to acquire the services of the lackluster forward. After suffering a nasty injury in the recently concluded Copa America, it is time for Lavezzi to hang up his boots.
19) Denilson
Denilson was a bit like Ronaldo: You either love him or hate him. Some see him as an integral part of the classic Arsenal midfield alongside Cesc Fabregas and Alex Song. Others see him as overrated, liable and a player with zero potential. Arsene Wenger had once described the Brazilian as a standout performer and a player who could be Arsenal’s Claudio Makelele. The amount of competition in the North Londoner’s midfield put a lot of pressure on Denilson to perform and he eventually succumbed to it. He made way to then youngsters Samir Nasri and Aaron Ramsey and fell down the pecking order. Denilson’s promising career reached a dead end at Arsenal.
18) David Luiz
On his day, David Luiz is a solid centre-half. However, his penchant for ludicrous passes and limited technique masks his limitations as a defender. Luiz is frequently caught off guard, proving to be costly on more than a few occasions. Germany’s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil is the best example.
With Thiago Silva by his side, Luiz tends to venture forward frequently and commits howlers. His mistakes are often masked by his captain’s brilliant defensive displays. With over €70 million in transfer fees spent on the curly-haired defender, one wonders why the likes of Pique and Diego Godin were sold for a bargain.
17) Kevin-Prince Boateng
Though he possesses a considerable amount of skill and power, the Ghanian international often underwhelms on the pitch. I don't think he himself knows regarding his ideal position within the side.
He does not have the graft to become the best defensive midfielder nor has the creative abilities to become a decent attacking midfielder. After his arrival at Milan in 2011, he impressed everyone with his flair and passion.
Boateng’s performances garnered the interests of the elite clubs in Europe. However, the next few seasons were terrible for the Ghana international and soon, fell out of radar. Occasional moments of brilliance from Jerome’s step brother reminds us all how good he can be when everything fall’s in place for him.
16) Joao Moutinho
Emerging from the youth academy of Sporting CP, Iberian midfielder Joao Moutinho’s talent certainly didn’t go unrecognized. Judging by his splendid performances, Moutinho was roped in by French giants A.S Monaco for a reported fee of 25 million euros. But the lack-lustrous Iberian certainly could not prove himself worthy of the price tag, often producing uninspiring performances. He was criticized for not working hard enough and was also hammered for not being able to produce the end-product.
