With the 2014 FIFA World Cup slated to kick off June 12, anticipation is beginning to reach its height. Final roster decisions are being made and starting XIs are taking shape as managers and fans get their final look at the members of their national sides before they take the field in Brazil. Many of world football’s finest midfielders both young and old will be there testing the limits of their potential, and these players hold the keys to their team's success. Whether out wide or in the heart of the action, a midfield player can cement his worldwide reputation and distinguish himself from his peers with his performance at the World Cup. Players like these are not simply content to coast on their skills; they embody the spirit of ‘Never stop. Never settle.’, always pushing to be greater. Here are 10 Midfielders Poised to Push the Limits of their Potential at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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