Mexico
Giovani Dos Santos - Premier Cup: FC Barcelona 2004
Son of former Brazilian national team player "Zizinho", Mexican born "Gio" was a key player in Mexico's win in the U17 World Championship 2005 in Peru and awarded the Silver Ball as second best player of the tournament. He made both his first team and Champions League debut in September 2007 at just eighteen-years-of-age.
Carlos Vela- Premier Cup: Chivas 2004
Vela was a key player in Mexico's win in the U17 World Championship 2005 in Peru and awarded Top Scorer. Only 19 years-of-age, this is his second season playing for Spanish La Liga club Osasuna.
Juan Pablo Rodríguez Guerrero – Premier Cup: Club Atlas 1996
Guerrero progressed to the senior side of Club Atlas before moving on to become a star performer for Tecos UAG. He made his international debut in January 2000, v Iran.
Mario Méndez Olague – Premier Cup: Club Atlas
One of the golden boys of the generation that has revitalised the Mexican national team, Mario is now one of the key players in Toluca Soccer Club.
Santiago Fernandez – Premier Cup Club America 2001
After enjoying first division football with America, this great young Mexican prospect moved to FC Barcelona in Spain.
Cesar Villaluz and Edgar Andrade – Premier Cup :Cruz Azul 2003
Key players in Mexico's win in the U17 World Championship 2005 in Peru, Villaluz and Andrade are only 20 years-of-age and among the most important players in first division Cruz Azul and the Mexican national team.
