FERNANDINHO – Manchester City/Brazil/04/05/1985
Defensive midfielder who suffered World Cup humiliation but is still in the squad.
Yannick FERREIRA CARRASCO – Monaco/Belgium/04/09/1993
In his third season in the Monegasque pro ranks, the winger has been one of the most exhilarating attackers in Ligue 1, Although a little too individualistic at times, he has the speed, inventiveness, audacity and shooting power to trouble the best defences. He can run all day, and while happiest cutting in from the left is effective on the right, too.
Roberto FIRMINO – Hoffenheim/Brazil/02/10/1991
Goalscoring midfielder who has played his way into the Brazil national side this season. Moved to Germany as a teenager.
FRED – Fluminense/Brazil/03/10/1983
Centre-forward seen by some as one of the chief villains of Brazil’s World Cup campaign, he hit back to be top scorer in last year’s national championship.
Manolo GABBIADINI – Napoli/Italy/26/11/1991
Free-kick specialist signed from Sampdoria in January. Prolific scorer for Italy’s under-21s. Sister Melania is a women’s international.
GABI – Atletico Madrid/Spain/10/07/1983
The unsung hero of Atletico’s recent success, he’s the club captain and midfield linchpin. Madrid-born, in his second spell at the club.
Nico GAITAN – Benfica/Argentina/23/02/1988
Highly accomplished midfielder, Benfica’s chief creative force and coveted by wealthier clubs. Recently recalled by Argentina.
Paulo Henrique GANSO – Sao Paulo/Brazil/12/10/1989
Playmaker once seen as the great hope of Brazilian football. Still has moments of pure class, but lacking in dynamism.
Sergio GARCIA – Espanyol/Spain/09/06/1983
Forward or wide attacker whose goals have carried Espanyol this season. Former Barcelona trainee who has represented Spain at all levels.
Shkelzen GASHI – Basel/Albania/15/07/1988
Swiss-born and capped at youth level until switching to Albania. Top scorer in the Swiss league last season.
