Players who won the Ballon d'Or at the U-20 World Cup and you don't remember
Nico Olivera won the award for the best Under-20 player in 1997. He played in Spanish LaLiga teams like Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid and Albacete. He was also in Mexican soccer on many teams.. Without having a bad career, He did not reach the expectations of when he was a U-20 player PHOTO: Vavel Mexico
He U-20 World Cup Golden Ball It should be the thermometer of the new generations of cracks that are to come but it is not even remotely like that on many occasions. A prize that many players have won, some known to spare because then reached as high as Maradona, Messi, Pogba, aguero the Robert Prosinecki.
An award that watching the likes of those named is not anything but that has also been won by some players who probably do not remember or in some cases, You have not heard his name ever again. This is how we remind you of some footballers who managed to win this award and you had no idea. Some to whom you surely did not put a face but that we are going to remind you.
Players who won the Ballon d'Or at the U-20 World Cup and you don't remember
Caio Rivero (Brazil) 1995
Caio Ribeiro He was signed by Inter Milan and passed through Naples but did not come to fruition in either of the two teams. Winner of the Ballon d'Or at the U-20 World Cup 1995, Caio Ribeiro was a promise of Brazilian football. However, It failed to consolidate itself in Europe and its trajectory was far from initial expectations.. PHOTO: 90Min
Dominic Adiyiah (Ghana) 2009
Dominic Adiyiah was the great protagonist of the U-20 World Cup in 2009, taking both the Ballon d'Or and the Golden Boot. Despite his success in the tournament, His professional career did not reach great achievements at the club level... PHOTO: First Gambeta
Ismail Matar (United Arab Emirates) 2003
Ismail Matar shone at the U-20 World Cup 2003, being awarded the Ballon d'Or. Despite his talent, he decided never to leave his country to play, which limited its international projection. PHOTO: Besoccer
Henry Almeida (Brazil), 2011
Henrique Almeida was the best player in the U-20 World Cup 2011. However, his career did not take off beyond Brazil, with a brief experience in Europe during a loan to Granada. PHOTO: In honor of the round.
Emilio Peixe (Portugal) 1991
Emilio Peixe (4), was the Golden Ball World Under-20 1991 a selection proclaimed champion and players like Figo where they played or Rui Costa. Then did nothing, even had a brief stint in Sevilla. PHOTO: Record
Bismark Barreto Faria (Saudi Arabia) 1989
Bismarck Faria Barreto, Brazilian midfielder, He was the great figure of the U-20 World Cup 1989 in Saudi Arabia, winning the Ballon d'Or thanks to his talent, three goals and his ability as a passer. His assists stood out, facilitating goals from teammates like Marcelo Henrique and Sonny Anderson. Back in Brazil, He shone at Vasco da Gama alongside Bebeto before playing in the World Cup. 1990. In 1993, took his class to Japan with the Yomiuri Verdy, where he was named best player of the championship.