Worst Player In EVERY 2022 World Cup Squad

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2022
  • From Shaq Moore of the USMNT to Spain's Eric Garcia, HITC Sevens takes a look at the worst player from all 32 team's 26-man squads at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the likes of England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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  • @topocakes
    @topocakes ปีที่แล้ว +1195

    The worst player on a World Cup squad will still run circles around all of us.

    • @Delyriums
      @Delyriums ปีที่แล้ว +200

      Yes but not the Qatar keepers, that was pretty clear 🤣

    • @boum62
      @boum62 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      .well said

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      I could definitely score bangers against Qatars goalkeeper

    • @Dzod500
      @Dzod500 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      they'd probably score a few goals on every single person that commented on this video

    • @elastictowels9659
      @elastictowels9659 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Not if I'm chasing him with a gun

  • @TylerAven10
    @TylerAven10 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    This has to be the only time Shaq Moore will ever be mentioned on HITC sevens. As a lifelong USMNT fan, lets keep it that way.

    • @jeremyforbes5244
      @jeremyforbes5244 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      dude, shaq moore almost singlehandedly cost us the England game. i honestly couldnt believe what I was seeing in those final 10 minutes. cant wait for the day we have 0 MLS players in our 26 man squad (will never happen for financial reasons but still)

    • @pinkasteriodea3480
      @pinkasteriodea3480 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I’m surprised he wasn’t tied with Aaron Long

    • @dmoney9920
      @dmoney9920 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Typical Gregg Berhalterbis clueless

    • @BroadwayJoe99
      @BroadwayJoe99 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Why Reggie Cannon or Joe Scally weren't chosen instead of Moore is beyond me, but then again the fact that Jordan Pefok wasn't chosen is eloquent proof that the USMNT needs a new coaching staff.

    • @sg9141
      @sg9141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I can't understand how he picked him over joe scally who didn't get any minutes this world cup

  • @Eojgnawkmi
    @Eojgnawkmi ปีที่แล้ว +348

    I was hoping this would be more of a "Worst PERFORMING Player In EVERY 2022 World Cup Squad" type of video. A bit unfair to shred players who were clearly brought as back ups and not starters and can't really judge their abilities properly as they hadn't even played a single match at the World Cup.

    • @ratedpending
      @ratedpending ปีที่แล้ว +21

      True but I like learning new players

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree... I wouldn't have titled the video that way. Or if I did I would make it like what you suggested.

    • @mafiousbj
      @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This was a truly world cup bait video, he had some terrible choices in the American teams save for the USA. I thought this channel would be above this kind of videos but views are juicy at this time 😂

    • @velDANTe
      @velDANTe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      idk bro, skoras was introduced at half time and argentina scored twice against us shortly after

    • @12thMandalorian
      @12thMandalorian ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this entire video just feels horrible and poor taste tbh

  • @calumneeson20
    @calumneeson20 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Barisic was an incredibly harsh pick when there are players who play domestically in Croatia and the aging Vida and Barisic played the Europa league final last year

    • @ivannikic6505
      @ivannikic6505 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      budimir is 100% our worst player

    • @MrAnt889
      @MrAnt889 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ivannikic6505 exactly I was screaming budimir while watching this, that guy is awful.

    • @apan990
      @apan990 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@MrAnt889 agreed, barisic is bad, and no where near as good as he used to be, but budimir 100% is our worst player, gets subbed on, does nothing all game, only to then come off against japan lol.

    • @markotunjic5384
      @markotunjic5384 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wouldn't rate Scottish leauge much higher then our domestic leauge. They are at similar level. Agree with rest of comment.

    • @MrAnonimususer
      @MrAnonimususer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Croatian leagues better than our league

  • @MAVJ
    @MAVJ ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I've seen a few people say it, but I think a better version of this topic would be worst PERFORMING member of each team. So which starter or regular sub didn't live up to expectation. I think it'd be a tad more interesting than just which back-ups never really even saw the field.

  • @johnaeaeae
    @johnaeaeae ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Franco Armani is a great GK. Is bizarre that the english people treats south-american teams as small, without considering that River Plate would destroy West Ham, Leicester and at least other 14 EPL teams

    • @AntonioRodriguez-wh2zn
      @AntonioRodriguez-wh2zn ปีที่แล้ว +11

      River Plate wouldn't destroy West Ham or Leicester. The Premier League and the other top 5 leagues have quality that South America lacks. The transfer value of these lower table teams and the salaries are bigger too. McAllister, Rice, Dibu Martinez, Michail Antonio are some players that are on the lower table teams that would easily be the best players on teams like River.

    • @johnaeaeae
      @johnaeaeae ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@AntonioRodriguez-wh2zn so pick Willian, untouchable on Fulham, and see how shitty he was for Corinthians last year. Or Andreas Pereira, and how he left Flamengo on the backdoor

    • @johnaeaeae
      @johnaeaeae 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@ahuraahmadi5178 the day the english football be better than brazilian or argentinean, I'll become a NutriBullet blender.

  • @likeone12
    @likeone12 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    1:26-franco armani(Argentina)
    3:23-marco tillo(Australia )
    4:27-zeno debast(Belgium )
    5:36-dani alves(brazil)
    6:46-simon nganpandouetnbu(cameroon )
    7:54-liam fraser(canada)
    8:56-alvaro zamora(Costa rica)
    9:59-borna barisic(Croatia )
    11:17-jens stryger larsen(Denmark )
    12:07-kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador )
    12:52-conor coady(England )
    13:30-steve mandanda(france)
    14:16-thilo kehrer(Germany )
    15:11-brahim danlad(ghana)
    16:01-abolfazal jalali(iran)
    16:45-daniel schmidt (japan)
    17:48-johan vasquez (Mexico )
    18:46-yahia attiyat Allah (Morocco )
    19:33-vincent jansen(Netherlands )
    20:12-michael skores(Poland )
    21:13-antonio silva(Portugal )
    22:15-yousef hassan(qatar)
    23:24-riyadh sharahili(saudi Arabia )
    24:05-moustapha name(senegal )
    25:02-filip mladenovic(Serbia )
    25:49-cho yu-min(South Korea )
    26:27-eric Garcia (Spain )
    27:07-fabian frei(Switzerland )
    27:50-nader ghandri(Tunisia )
    28:46-shaq moore(USA )
    29:44-jose luis Rodriguez (Uruguay )
    30:28-jonny Williams (wales)

  • @antonioah7
    @antonioah7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Pipe Vasquez is a solid CB. He started most of our qualifiers where we had the best defensive record in our group. Mexico’s worst player is undoubtedly Rogelio Funes Mori or Roberto Alvarado

  • @christiandiaz3992
    @christiandiaz3992 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Unnecessary Balde slander in the thumbnail, he’s been outstanding for barca and Spain this year and it’s still his first full season with the first team

  • @mafiousbj
    @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I´m not even a fan of River Plate where Armani plays but I can tell you he is not even close to being the worst in Argentina. He is an excellent keeper even if he was a late bloomer (and has won a couple of Copa Libertadores aka South America´s Champion Leagues while being a key player). Ironically enough probably the "worst" players in our squad are ones who have seen regular minutes in the WC, like Molina or Montiel, because our left and right backs are the weakest position in the team

    • @BaianOfSteel
      @BaianOfSteel ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Armani is one of the best South American keepers of the last decade. It's insulting that he's touted as the "worst" in this video just because he doesn't play in Europe...

    • @user-sx4zi8ux6s
      @user-sx4zi8ux6s ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Not only that, he said Dibu is worse than Rulli. Goes to show how mean spirited the British are towards Argentina.

    • @Paratrex
      @Paratrex ปีที่แล้ว +18

      As an Atletico Nacional fan, this was really insulting to me, definitely not the worst Argentina player, that was definitely just because he doesn't play in Europe

    • @mafiousbj
      @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@user-sx4zi8ux6s I wouldn't say mean spirited because I have seen him praise Maradona many times before. Just was plainly ignorant of South American football, which even if understandable for Europeans is not an excuse for a football focused channel

    • @mafiousbj
      @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Paratrex and Alfie probably has never seen him play either. Had Armani bloomed sooner in his career he would have taken the position from Romero for some years easily.

  • @juanmontoya7324
    @juanmontoya7324 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Franco Armani is a class keeper! No way he is the worst player in that squad... As a Junior fan, I had to suffer him on his Nacional days 😂

    • @Paratrex
      @Paratrex ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agree, and as a Nacional fan, this was insulting

    • @memers94
      @memers94 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then who is

    • @jablanbukvovski
      @jablanbukvovski ปีที่แล้ว

      @@memers94 Romero

    • @arvindkugan9667
      @arvindkugan9667 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@memers94 Almada.

  • @Pirota19
    @Pirota19 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I have to correct you, Barišić started against Japan, but didn't start nor even played a single minute of football against Brazil for Croatia. Maybe you got confused because both Sosa and Barišić are named Borna. (Mistakes can happen, keep up the good work!!)

    • @MAmet-bc3zz
      @MAmet-bc3zz ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hey you Croatian? If so respect for your team from Puerto Rico🇵🇷
      Let’s go Croatia 🇭🇷

    • @brandonayala4605
      @brandonayala4605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MAmet-bc3zz 🤡

    • @Yee2792
      @Yee2792 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@brandonayala4605👎👎

    • @m.w3s
      @m.w3s ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brandonayala4605 why are u hating who else could he support in the semis

    • @MAmet-bc3zz
      @MAmet-bc3zz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonayala4605 pretty sure you are the one clowning

  • @TimShuster
    @TimShuster ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you Alfie for finally giving Shaq Moore the recognition he deserves 🏆

    • @Eibarwoman
      @Eibarwoman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's one of the weaker players although I'd argue for Kellyn Acosta as worse on the sole fact that Shaq Moore has played in La Liga for Levante. But Levante with him wasn't particularly good and he didn't get many games in La Liga.

    • @michaelstein7510
      @michaelstein7510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Eibarwoman Kellyn Acosta magically transforms into the best defensive midfielder on the planet whenever he plays against Mexico, so I’ll always appreciate him for that.
      And he had the sense to pull down Gareth Bale before he had the chance to chip Turner for a winning goal in that first game. He’s limited, but a serviceable backup, at least. Shaq Moore has been horrendous lately.

  • @cesarcabrera97
    @cesarcabrera97 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Choosing Johan Vazquez (and even mentioning Uriel Antuna) over Rogelio Funes Mori for Mexico was... interesting

  • @Mowxel
    @Mowxel ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I won't comment on any other player but Attiyat Allah has been great for Morocco as mezraoui was injured, i get the video might have been made only up to the Spain game but he still had a better Performance than Chdiri who even though has pace and had a few runs on goal but has terrible finishing ability wasting 3 clear chances in the Spain game alone. Hamdalah is also a good shout as when he came on instead of En-nseyri, he looked lazy and slow.

    • @CMZ007
      @CMZ007 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      100%. Attiyat Allah was immense against Portugal. I would imagine Alfie would have changed his opinion after that game.

  • @piotrdawidziuk2604
    @piotrdawidziuk2604 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Alfie: I'll stay firmly on topic...
    Me: Please don't.

  • @mashiah1
    @mashiah1 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Please do: best XI of players that never played in the world cup

    • @stephen9199
      @stephen9199 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Iwobi makes it in any position 🇳🇬🐐

    • @WKogut
      @WKogut ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stephen9199 he played in 2018

    • @stephen9199
      @stephen9199 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WKogut oh. I didn't read the comment properly 🙏🏽

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good idea actually... have my vote.

    • @nunkatsu
      @nunkatsu ปีที่แล้ว

      The only good player that I can think of that has never played a world cup is Ryan giggs, besides haaland who'll probably play in 2026

  • @younusbendame742
    @younusbendame742 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think all Moroccans here were shocked to hear Attiyat-Allah who as been outstanding mentioned ahead of the likes of Cheddira, Banoun, El Khanouss, or even Zaroury

  • @Alfie_1
    @Alfie_1 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love the showing of Lukaku at the worst players statement.

  • @TheRKOpiledriver
    @TheRKOpiledriver ปีที่แล้ว +7

    crazy to think canada in their first world cup in decades got put into a group with 2 semi finalists and FIFA's 2nd ranked country in the world

  • @jad5487
    @jad5487 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I enjoy how much Alfie goes beyond just football and gives additional socio/political/economical backgrounds to football.. Love this type of presenting

  • @slayingroosters4355
    @slayingroosters4355 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I can't help but think that the name would have been Robert Balenciaga not Mugabe Balenciaga 😂

    • @johnglue1744
      @johnglue1744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Either way that was pretty funny.

  • @imadyag3530
    @imadyag3530 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro i've been a fan of ur channel a few years now , but for Morocco , Attiat-allah was amazing both in defence and attack , he gave the assist to Nessiry to bang the winner against Portugal , the worst Player was by far striker walid Shedira who missed 3 open goal chances and got sent off after being subbed in against portugal.

  • @MrMattonico
    @MrMattonico ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah, choosing Armani for Argentina just goes to show that you disrespect south American football or just picked players based on their wether you know their name or not

  • @johnglue1744
    @johnglue1744 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Spot on with the Shaq Moore call but that was an easy one. When his inclusion was announced most US fans laughed.

    • @michaelstein7510
      @michaelstein7510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was shocked when he was announced. Then even more shocked when he actually played against England. Hopefully, we get to see more of Joe Scally at some point.

  • @NIDOKING
    @NIDOKING ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Daniel Schmidt was my first choice goalkeeper in a certain FM11 career I played at Consadole. What a legend he is to me!

    • @NiigataSubs
      @NiigataSubs ปีที่แล้ว

      Stupid for this fella to pick Schmidt as the worst player. Personally the worst player in this squad in this Japan squad is Kawashima.

  • @DJV_TF
    @DJV_TF ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Franco Armani was one of the best gks in the continent if not the best until 2020 or so. He was the key to win the 2018's Libertadores for River and 2016's for Atletico Nacional. Sadly, he is old and he struggled a lot in River at penalty shoot-outs. Hope River Plate signs Bono after this WC.

    • @P3TER_Official23
      @P3TER_Official23 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's no way he'd go to Argentina 😂

    • @DJV_TF
      @DJV_TF 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@P3TER_Official23 Armani is losing and drawing us all the matches at River Plate right now. He should retire already.
      Bono has another chance at Euros, price sky-rocketing. At least Bono Says he is a River Plate fan but no money no deal

  • @av8077
    @av8077 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Morocco has to be Walid Cheddira. Every time I’ve seen him play he looks out of place and he even got sent off in the game against Portugal

    • @user-sw5wn8go3k
      @user-sw5wn8go3k ปีที่แล้ว

      He's still the top scorer in Serie B and in the Italian Cup

    • @santiagoch2451
      @santiagoch2451 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-sw5wn8go3k One couldn't really tell after those awful wc performances so far

    • @mauratlantean3002
      @mauratlantean3002 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hamdallah was definitely the worst

  • @Ur-bad-_-if-i
    @Ur-bad-_-if-i ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Johan Vasquez? No way he’s great but sadly was never given the chance. He’ll be great one day. You’re right, antuna should’ve been chosen on this list

    • @leoscar999
      @leoscar999 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Antuna was just straight up awful

    • @Ur-bad-_-if-i
      @Ur-bad-_-if-i ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@leoscar999 deadass idek why he was called up

    • @christianalvarez7987
      @christianalvarez7987 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know man definitely Johan definitely better than Antuna but I think Luis Romo current form is the worst out of the squad they took, but I get why you say Antuna since he can't pass or shoot and just has speed

  • @markotunjic5384
    @markotunjic5384 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Barisic gets a lot flak home, but so does Sosa in this tournament. However I wouldn't put him as "weak link". He is solid international sub fullback. Can be used tactically when we need some crosses. Sosa loves more to cut inside then cross. Weak link for Croatia would probably be Domagoj Vida or even Josip Stanisic before Barisic. Vida is legend of team and thats why they brought him. Far from his old form. Josip Sutalo would get chance over him for sure if we needed to change cb.

    • @arcanegale285
      @arcanegale285 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dislike judging people who haven't even started in a single match so my pick would be Budimir

    • @snjezanajuric6993
      @snjezanajuric6993 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stanisic hasn’t even played at the World Cup yet but he was amazing in the nations league and managed to get motm against France. So I have to say our worst player is Budimir, the man is completely useless in front of goal and just slows the play down so much.

    • @MatoBateman
      @MatoBateman ปีที่แล้ว

      Budimir, just based on his performances thus far.

  • @isaacveynaflores1105
    @isaacveynaflores1105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Johan Vásquez is a good player. He was one of the best defenders in the Mexican league until his move to Italy. At Genoa he quickly became a starter, and statistically last season was one of the best center backs in Serie A. He has a weird club situation but as long as he keeps playing he’ll turn out to be a decent center back. He rarely got minutes under Tata, he has favorites.

  • @alecdjordjieski
    @alecdjordjieski ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Alfie! I’m going to have to strongly disagree with you for Australia. The worst player in that squad is easily Vukovic, he’s been average at best for Central Coast and has made many mistakes in goal this season. Tilio on the other hand has looked great when playing off the bench or in the starting 11.

  • @JohnDoe-vc5qb
    @JohnDoe-vc5qb ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Johan Vazquez was the top U-23 cb in the league last year. Somehow instead f going to Atalanta, Lazio or Fiorentina like he was officially linked, he ended up on the wrist squad, again.

    • @bestoflui
      @bestoflui ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Redt lol exactly all of those players are worse than johan imo

    • @misaelcueva9348
      @misaelcueva9348 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Redt Alvarado definitely was the worst player

    • @CesarBarca
      @CesarBarca ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It looks like he didn't check every player in the Mexican squad.

  • @samueldurfee3865
    @samueldurfee3865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still remember watching Zaha highlights as a teenager when it looked like Arsenal would sign him and I swear I left a comment that they should forget him and sign that Palace attacking mid Jonathan Williams. He was all over Zahas highlights and looked super talented I swear. So thats why I'm not employed as a scout

  • @danielfrancis7798
    @danielfrancis7798 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idk if you’re planning to do a video about Grant Wahl but it would be cool if you made one!

  • @getchoo32
    @getchoo32 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoy your videos Alfie, but what is your mention of Cammy Devlin based on? Have you seen him play this season?

    • @alansmith2101
      @alansmith2101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He never got played by Australia! But he took a swipe at David Wotherspoon and Borna Barisic so I'm assuming he is quite simply putting down the Scottish league

  • @lhedralkhawya
    @lhedralkhawya ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yahia attiat lah was massive against portugal and he was one the best team of that stage

  • @sagbon98
    @sagbon98 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a video showcasing the least-known players at this world cup whom are now becoming famous thanks to HITC Sevens

  • @unknownpt
    @unknownpt ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm sorry Alfie, but I'll have to strongly disagree with you on the topic of the worst player from Portugal. Given the enormous touting and expectations from arguably the best player in the world and the overall productivity (or lacking to the point he had to be benched) he has shown I think it is extremely unfair to tag the youngest and least responsible for the successes and shortcomings of the Portuguese squad as the "worst player" instead. Furthermore, Antonio Silva has represented Benfica 10 times in the League, plus twice in the Portuguese Cup and 6 times in UCL for a total of 18 games played at only 19 years of age having scored for three times and never lost a game for Benfica.

    • @lincon1778
      @lincon1778 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This was a poor video, Alfie was so lazy with his research for this video. He also said Kevin Rodriguez was Ecuador's worst player which is completely false

    • @lennard9331
      @lennard9331 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, I think he should've titled it the weakest link or least significant player on each squad instead, but you gotta earn some clicks somehow, I guess

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@lincon1778What facts did he get wrong?
      You do understand Alfie is giving his opinion, which may be different to yours?

    • @dd867
      @dd867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ong Ronaldo has that spot on lock but Alfie was too nice not giving it to him or he was scared of fanboys brigading lol

    • @blackboywiththesauce2359
      @blackboywiththesauce2359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dd867 Messi fan?

  • @sonny7194
    @sonny7194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Video recommendation: all time best XI of players from relegated premier league teams

  • @chasebance5070
    @chasebance5070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s more why Shaq Moore a mid mls right back who was benched in laliga 2 played more than a Bundesliga starter in joe scally

  • @lawrencenjawe9875
    @lawrencenjawe9875 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love the man's humorous lines as he showcases Cameroon's 3rd choice goalie Simon Ngatc.........😄😄😄😄

  • @EmsionProductions
    @EmsionProductions ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mate. I’m still furious about some of Wales’ selections for the WC… I’m not saying that we were destined to win the thing, but at least compete? So many on form, Welsh players were left behind - and instead, we brought the tired, injured, off-form old guard.
    Ah well. See you all in another 64 years.

  • @andrewmurphy8384
    @andrewmurphy8384 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love an in depth video of how/why Croatia outperform other countries of a much larger size. It must be something structural as it's been that way since they became an independent nation.

    • @MladenPostruznik
      @MladenPostruznik ปีที่แล้ว

      It's simple. Everyone always counts the Croatian population of 3.8 million, not taking into that count a large number of players that are Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina. That makes this pool larger. Even more, we have an additional pool of Croats living around the world. I.e., Ivan Rakitic was born in Switzerland. Next, genetics. Dinaric/Adriatic people are good at many sports. Third, a lot of players work in foreign clubs, mostly in Europe, where they get access to excellent coaching, training, facilities, medical assistance. Yes, we are a Foreign legion, just taken the other way around. Last but not least, football is a great opportunity for youngsters not to live as the average Croat does. That is a big motivational factor. And one secret: inat. ‘Inat’ is a word of Turkish origin, an expression that translates as ‘stubbornness’, ‘obstinacy’, or ‘spite’. That is the foundation of national mentality.

  • @MatoBateman
    @MatoBateman ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Disagree with the Australia one. While Marco Tilio might have been a replacement for Boyle, I still feel Danny Vukovic is, by far, the worst squad member. He wasn't in good form at Mariners, and was lucky to be picked.

    • @williamdoughty3742
      @williamdoughty3742 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vukovic by far the worst, but you can’t expect him to watch every single A-league game

    • @mafiousbj
      @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seems there's a pattern of people from "less" important teams (and many big ones) really disagree with his picks. Kinda like he tried to chew on too much at the same time without proper knowledge, specially of domestico or regional leagues.
      I love this channel but this video was just world cup bait

    • @MatoBateman
      @MatoBateman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamdoughty3742 I agree but I'd being looking at the age of player then. Vukovic is 36 with 4 caps, while Tilio is only 21 and has had 5 caps, plenty of potential and plays for a successful team in Melbourne City.

    • @MatoBateman
      @MatoBateman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mafiousbj true. Vukovic is 36 and has had only 4 caps to his name. Tilio is 21, 5 caps and plays for a successful team in Melbourne City.

  • @finalthoughts3622
    @finalthoughts3622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hold up! You picked Yahia Attiyat Allah, a player who was exceptional whenever he came on and played a big part in his start vs Portugal. Nah, if there is one player from Morocco who has been worse, it's Cheddira. That man is Maguire if he was a forward.

  • @reborndiajack9612
    @reborndiajack9612 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Could have chosen players that actually had minutes at the cup tbh

  • @depekthegreat359
    @depekthegreat359 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good friend Alfie Potts Harmer,a good result by your beloved Hull City team by getting a 0-0 draw at Watford yesterday!!!:-D

  • @diulikadikaday
    @diulikadikaday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d still rather be the worst player in a World Cup squad than the best player left at home.

  • @gbolahanafolayan
    @gbolahanafolayan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Came here after I saw Alejandro Balde on the thumbnail as the worst player for Spain, only to see Dani Alves as the worst player for Brazil
    Bonkers
    Turns out the choice for "worst player for Spain" is Eric Garcia🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

    • @santiagoch2451
      @santiagoch2451 ปีที่แล้ว

      That doesnt mean they are terrible, just not on the level of their respective squads

  • @karlfroberg520
    @karlfroberg520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After seeing the headline: This is how you make friends 😁😂😁😂

  • @danemarwood3941
    @danemarwood3941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this later after work and going wild when Jordan Morris gets put on by Alfie

  • @SGMiner21
    @SGMiner21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whilst I agree with the fact that Jonniesta is our worst player, I'm surprised you failed to mention Christ Gunter, who also plays in League Two (albeit only since the start of the season) as one of the contenders especially as you put Sparky Harris in there who has played a decent amount of football for Cardiff this season even if he hasn't scored a lot he has played a few games (including the first game back vs Stoke) on the wing (which I'd argue is his better position than up front). I'll give a dishounourable mention to Dylan Levitt who, whilst seaccording to Fotmob is one of their better players this season, is playing for bottom of the Scottish Premiership team Dundee United, alongside Matt Smith who you mentioned is playing for MK Dons who are doing awfully in League One

  • @AntoniusTyas
    @AntoniusTyas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    31:00 always trust Alfie into finding a way of inserting Hull City into a video.

  • @johnjr7070
    @johnjr7070 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eric Garcia to be fair is one of the most consistent players in the game; always crap and always delivers loads of it.

  • @murray9807
    @murray9807 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Armani is not "Just a decent keeper" He's a two time Copa Libertadores winner alonside a bunch of other thropies in Atlético Nacional and River Plate.

  • @99annanic
    @99annanic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an Australian I absolutely disagree with the decision to put Marco Tilio as a our worst player. He was in great form handing into the World Cup and was harsh not to be included before Boyle got injured.
    If we’re looking on our worst player in form in the team, it was probably Danny Vukovic. Who has been conceding such easy chances for the Mariners, and if it weren’t for being apart of our national team keepers union, he’d have been out of the squad in place of Mitch Langerak.

  • @yeon-neoguri1145
    @yeon-neoguri1145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a side note, wrong Soyeon was shown for the section of Cho Yu Min having a kpop start fiance. Took me by surprise when I saw the photo and I had to look it up 🤣

  • @andrejknez6851
    @andrejknez6851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alfie, could you do a video on why Croatia always overachieves in football (and elsewhere)

  • @sebastiancorrea2115
    @sebastiancorrea2115 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greetings, Alfie! Big fan of your videos. I admire your knowledge of worldwide football culture. I must say, though, that it’s rather disappointing to see Franco Armani as Argentina’s “worst” player. He’s probably been given the underrated treatment here but he’s a true legend in South America for winning Copa Libertadores twice with two different teams (one of them almost single-handedly making a triple save in the knock-out stage and having played brilliantly in the other games) AND for being a late boomer altogether. Gerónimo Rulli is a much more average keeper than Armani, and I would have even put Juan Foyth below Armani.
    Other than that, I believe the other selections are spot-on.
    Cheers!

  • @invicius2153
    @invicius2153 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you make a video on the rise of RC lens. They currently sit at second place in ligue 1 given that they sold most of their best players this season prior

  • @ryszardsikora6894
    @ryszardsikora6894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your attempts to read the Polish names were adorable

    • @86hix
      @86hix ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @nr23579
    @nr23579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Suggestion here: it would be cool to look at this video when 2026 rolls around to see where all these players are now

  • @ahmedmorsiplays
    @ahmedmorsiplays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yahia Attiat Allah honestly I’m not gonna say I watch a lot of Moroccan league football but from what I’ve seen from him he’s actually pretty good even playing for Mazraoui a few times

  • @Youngcarter354
    @Youngcarter354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should do worst player that play in the World Cup

  • @Islandman776
    @Islandman776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a update on the best player in every country again

  • @patrickracer43
    @patrickracer43 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think most of Qatar's team could count for the list
    Edit: as an American, the rest of the world is lucky our best athletes chose to play different sports, just imagine if Tyreek Hill and his deadly speed played football instead of football

  • @kingkairos2437
    @kingkairos2437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    even more shocking then shaq moore playing more than reyna is that he played more than joe scally

  • @Andrew-bd8dc
    @Andrew-bd8dc 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    had to come back to this after Shaq Moore somehow got called in again for the USA Copa America roster

  • @JamesSomersetActor
    @JamesSomersetActor ปีที่แล้ว

    In fairness to Jonny Williams he is a cut above League Two, he's only at that level because of his injury record. Can easily see him getting a move back up to the Championship if he stays fit.

  • @thefloorballdude8113
    @thefloorballdude8113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there Alfie, got a suggestion for ya: How about making a vid about new national teams that would exist after Russia splits into tiny republics like Chechnya, Tatarstan or Dagestan

  • @umpr1
    @umpr1 ปีที่แล้ว

    here is fun idea! managers that are great at club level but under performed at national level like Flik or vice versa la kovac.

  • @AdamCampbell12
    @AdamCampbell12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    should have just been players to play in the World Cup so we have something to rate them off rather than just naming someone that didn’t play. Could have been funnier and more interesting to list off stats

  • @carloseastman547
    @carloseastman547 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best player from every team to miss the World Cup.

  • @joaquinesquivel7516
    @joaquinesquivel7516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do best and worst players in the starting 11 at the World Cup

  • @tonnyfootballsoccer
    @tonnyfootballsoccer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You got the wrong Soyeon as Jo yoo min’s fiance haha😂

  • @24n8
    @24n8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched every second of the USMNT WC games, and while some players didn't play great, none looked completely out of their depth except Shaq Moore. This was the right pick.

  • @Ryan.J.L
    @Ryan.J.L ปีที่แล้ว +1

    St Johnstone fan here… WTF IS WRONG WITH DAVID WOTHERSPOON?!?
    also in all seriousness just glad we could get a mention :)

  • @mdma2078
    @mdma2078 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Couldn't agree more on Eric Garcia, cant see what the hype is all about he's average.

  • @JJGuey-vf1hb
    @JJGuey-vf1hb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a mexican I disagree the worst player of mexico at the world cup was funes mori some of us call him fallas mori which means misses mori

  • @lienonamron9580
    @lienonamron9580 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For me in the Brazilian Squad it's either Fred or Pedro.....

  • @tash726
    @tash726 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    clicked to see chedira

    • @tash726
      @tash726 ปีที่แล้ว

      disapointed

  • @cynicalahole7131
    @cynicalahole7131 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yahia Attiyat Allah is a CAF champions league winner with Wydad. Not just a random domestic league player. And did a brilliant game against Portugal. I would go for Abderrazak Hamdallah in Morocco.

  • @AtTheBridgePod
    @AtTheBridgePod ปีที่แล้ว +7

    England should have been Ben White, he did nothing, upset the coaches then got sent home

  • @pablodiaz7691
    @pablodiaz7691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The worst player from Switzerland has to be Renato Steffen, he literally has no skill.

  • @albertojimenez9034
    @albertojimenez9034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for saying and clarifying your choice of johan Vasquez for Mexico but to be honest as a Mexico fan the worst player is probably Roberto Alvarado

  • @user-sx4zi8ux6s
    @user-sx4zi8ux6s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When it comes to Alvaro Zamora for Costa Rica, he's actually the result of corruption within the football federation because they wanted to give a big payout to Saprissa. No one in the media or the general public was happy with him going when important players in Europe like Manfred Ugalde and Alonso Martinez were left out.

  • @dvdv8197
    @dvdv8197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After the WC: worst player of every squad that ACTUALLY played minutes in this WC!
    USA: Wright

    • @frankreynolds9418
      @frankreynolds9418 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaq Moore ACTUALLY played minutes in this WC and was terrible. I agree that Wright wasn't any better. Neither should have been on the roster.

  • @jpkubica8452
    @jpkubica8452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a polish supporter I highly rate grosikski he came on against France and one a pen

  • @constablekennedy7705
    @constablekennedy7705 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Would have Loved to see Erling Haaland at this FIFA World Cup … 🤦🏿‍♂️. ⚽️

    • @AntFarmer47
      @AntFarmer47 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      2026 him and Odegaard will get their moment

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t want that robot anywhere near my country’s group though

    • @samplingmastersxlr8660
      @samplingmastersxlr8660 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bababababababa6124 what’s your team

    • @srcko100
      @srcko100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Norway is too weak never get world cup sorry 😞 😔

  • @Leonardohummel
    @Leonardohummel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think it would really hurt Alfie if i call out his eurocentric point of view in Franco Armani´s case.

  • @asonia5514
    @asonia5514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Mexico one I can’t agree with Johan Vazquez is one of our most promising defenders I would have put Raul Jimenez he’s been awful since his injury and during the World Cup contributed next to nothing

  • @hudsonkaleochi687
    @hudsonkaleochi687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should add time stamps please. It makes it easier to navigate.

  • @blu_pi
    @blu_pi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would have preferred list of worst players that actually played a whole game or something. Much more relevant in my opinion

  • @badjujuforever
    @badjujuforever ปีที่แล้ว

    is your audio on holiday?

  • @moose7881
    @moose7881 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alfie you seem to have forgotten that Wales inexplicably took Chris Gunter (yes, that one) to Qatar. Whilst Williams is indeed playing for Swindon town and is injury prone, at the weekend when Wimbledon played Swindon, Williams started and looked dangerous, and Gunter was benched in place of 20 year old Huseyin Biler.

    • @Clem_Fandango11
      @Clem_Fandango11 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy was finished 4 years ago at Reading....how on earth he was in the squad is mystifying. Interesting that Ed Woodburn is finding form again and scoring. Hopefully he can be included again. I'm getting frustrated with Rob Page. Giggs had done a fantastic job and we were progressing but we have not really kicked on under Page and fudged our way through the Euros (playing a weakened team against Italy that nearly saw us eliminated as the Swiss nearly caught us on GD)....but this world cup was an utter disaster and he has to carry the can for much of it.

    • @ChrisD123
      @ChrisD123 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saying Jonny Williams is the worst player in the Wales squad was a shocking pick. I'm a season ticket holder of a League Two club and whenever we've played Swindon he's been excellent. Obviously you'd place him above the aforementioned Chris Gunter - who was decent when I saw him at Wimbledon, yet I wouldn't describe him as one of the division's best players like Williams - but I feel there are quite a few players in the Wales squad from higher EFL divisions that he's outshining domestically as well.

  • @Eli-213
    @Eli-213 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the USMNT, it should of have been a tie with
    Moore, Long, and Morris.

    • @michaelstein7510
      @michaelstein7510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah, it’s easily Shaq Moore.
      Aaron Long is slow now, but he was at least a good center back before injuries ruined his career and derailed his move to England.
      Jordan Morris is a servicable backup option at forward who has an excellent goal-scoring record for the national team.
      Shaq Moore didn’t even have a great season for Nashville. He looked woefully out of place in Qatar. Hopefully, his days are done with the national team unless he significantly improves.

  • @croccroc4000
    @croccroc4000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Conor coady has been excellent for Everton this season

  • @dej71
    @dej71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ibrahim danlad - my career mode 🐐

  • @adampark4238
    @adampark4238 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a video on players made international debut before club debut