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#1 James Rodriguez (AS Monaco to Real Madrid), 2014
2014 World Cup in Brazil saw South American nation Colombia qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with Radamel Falcao in the form of his life as he scored for fun to take his team to the World Cup.
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But as destiny would have it Falcao missed the flight to Brazil as he injured his knee keeping him out of action for at least 6 months. With their main go-to man, Colombia was looking for someone else to take up the mantle and guide Colombia to the World Cup.
Then lesser known 23-year old AS Monaco attacking midfielder took it upon himself as he scored 6 goals in 5 matches and guided his team to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance along with him securing the Golden Boot as well as being third in the Golden Ball.
Los Blancos, on the lookout for a new Galactico, found the Colombian breakout star fitting their bill as they signed him on a 6-year deal after AS Monaco accepted a £71 million bid.
