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No. 41 Gonzalo Higuain, Napoli/Argentina
Why he's ranked: Rugged, direct and a deadly finisher when a chance comes his way, Higuain is a great foil for the elusive, quick-footed Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, but can also be a valuable super-sub if Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella needs a Plan B in Brazil.
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Key stat: Higuain led Napoli with 24 goals in all competitions in his first season with the club.
What the experts say: "Goals are expensive in the transfer market, but Higuain has always returned the investment quickly, as he showed when moving out from River Plate to Real Madrid and then Napoli. Tremendously efficient, the 26-year-old striker relies on good ball control and passing skills that keep him involved in attacks long before he is required to apply the finishing touch. -- Nicolas Baier, ESPN Argentina
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