2010 has been one of the most surprising years,that i think football has ever seen. This yearsmain event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, internationally reputed as being greatest sporting event on this planet, has been marred by outrageous refereeing decisions, accusations of substandard playing equipment and even a psychic octopus. This tournament marked the first time the World Cup was held in Africa, and the first time Spain have lifted this trophy.Later in the year, the club seasons took off as big spending English club Manchester City bought expensive players from around the globe. The year was also privy to the bidding proce s for Cameron Payne Jersey hosts of the 2018 and the 2022 World Cups. The hosts named in the voting proce s, held in Zurich, Switzerland on the 2nd of December 2010, were Ru sia and Qatar.Thisdecisionturned out to be highly controversial, with FIFA rebuffing other countries with rival bids arguably better suited to hosting the world cup, for example England or the USA. FIFA justified their selection as being new frontiers where football could be allowed to globalise.They also claim that any contradictory allegations are a result of sour grapes.Among all this controversy and mumbo-jumbo, players have flourished in their outings for club and country. I have compiled a team outlining the stand out performers in world football this year.Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer(Germany and Schalke 04)This young German shot-stopper is now first Langston Galloway Jersey choice for the German national team. He was ranked the best Goalkeeper of the 2010 FIFA World cup ahead of players such as Iker Casillas and Maarten Stekelenburg . He put in several good performances for Germany, taking them to the semi-final of the 2010 World Cup. At club level,he is a Schalke legend with the unerring ability to make long throws to the halfway line to kick-start attacking play. He made several important saves this season to keep Schalke out of relegation and has managed tostabilisetheir position at a very comfortable 10th place .Honorable Mentions: Iker Casillas and David De GeaLeft-back Ashley Cole(England and Chelsea)Cashley is one of the best left backs in the world. World Cup 2002 was his first major tournament, where he was the first choice left back Ty Jerome Jersey for England. He has since kept up his form and fitne s and has been a regular fixture in the England squad. He was also a part of the Arsenal Invincibles squad which went on an unbeaten run of 49 games. He is an attacking fullback who goes up to give good cro ses and contributes greatly to attacking play. After leaving Arsenal, he went to Chelsea ,where he was instrumental in their 2009-10 Premier League Victory. They will need him this season if they want add some weight to their title challenge, having dropped down to 5th spot after a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal.HonorableMentions: Leighton Baines and Patrice EvraCentre-back: Nemanja Vidic(Serbia and Manchester United)This fearsome centre back single-handedly dragged Serbia to the world cup and was instrumental in their 1-0 victory over Germany. For Manchester United, Vidic has saved them at times , scoring a late goal at Villa Park toscrapea 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. He hasbeenthe inspiration in the United side this season, constantly tackling well and making full use of set pieces. He is one ofthereasons that United have managed to stay unbeaten in the Premier League this season so far.Centre-back: Carles Puyol (Spain and Barcelona)Barcelonas talismanic captain operated at the core of the sextuple winning Barca team of 2008-9. He dominates the penalty area and is known for his exceptionally high work rate. He is often quoted as saying I dont have Romarios Aron Baynes Jersey technique, Marc Overmars pace or Patrick Kluiverts strength. But I work harder than the others. Im like the student who is not as clever, but revises for Abdel Nader Jersey his exams and does OK in the end. His team-mate and the Spain legend Xavi says Puyol is the key, not just because he is one of the best defenders in the world but because of his character. He never lets up. His defensive ability was a great factor in the recent rout of RCD Espanyol, who had a high defensive line and attacked Barcelona ferociously, his defending allowed for counter-attacks toinitiateand this led to themwinningthe match 4-0.Honorable Mentions: Lucio,Walter Samuel and Gerard PiqueRight-Back: Phillip Lahm (Bayern Munich and Germany)Thisdiminutive German right back is perhaps, the greatest at his position in the world. He is known for his pinpointcro ses, tackling ability and his exceptionalcommunication. This abilities wereexceptionallyutilisedat the 2008 European Championships, where he scored a last minute semi-final goal against Turkey after capitalizing on a miscommunication between the Turkish goalkeeper RustuRecberand one of his defenders.Honorable Mention: Maicon and Daniel Alves