Luka MODRIC – Real Madrid/Croatia/09/09/1985
One of the world’s best playmakers. His injury absence through December 2014 and early 2015 was linked to Madrid’s dip in form.
Jefferson MONTERO – Swansea/Ecuador/01/09/1989
The winger took time to settle in the Premier League but will be crucial for Ecuador at the Copa America.
Luis MONTES – Leon/Mexico/15/05/1986
Midfielder who broke a leg just before last year’s World Cup when he was supposed to be Mexico’s number 10. He’s back now at a very good level.
Alvaro MORATA – Juventus/Spain/23/10/1992
The striker was squeezed out of Real Madrid last summer but has thrived since moving to Italy, despite the burden of a ¤20m price tag.
Héctor MORENO – Espanyol/Mexico/05/07/1992
Left-sided centre-back whose performances in La Liga and Mexico’s national side have alerted a number of Europe’s leading clubs.
Thiago MOTTA – PSG/Italy/28/08/1982
Midfielder who won two caps for Brazil before switching his allegiance – his paternal grandfather being Italian.
Thomas MULLER – Bayern/Germany/13/09/1989
Golden Boot winner who has 10 World Cup finals goals to his name and he can easily surpass Miroslav Klose’s world record.
Luis MURIEL – Sampdoria/Colombia/16/04/1991
Highly rated forward who left Udinese in the January transfer window in a ¤12m deal, having moved to Europe in 2010.
Ahmed MUSA – CSKA Moscow/Nigeria/14/10/1992
Pacey dribbler who made the move to Russia from Holland. Plays a key attacking role for Nigeria’s national side.
Fernando MUSLERA – Galatasaray/Uruguay/16/06/1986
First-choice keeper who was a key figure in Uruguay’s 2011 Copa America victory and the 2010 World Cup.
