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I watched the Gold Cup which the US won after beating Mexico in the Finals and I am following the Copa America closely. I discovered a player which I didn’t know two months ago: Nery Castillo. He is from Mexico and plays for Olympiacos in Greece. I am amazed at how good this guy is. He is young but is probably already the best player in the CONCACAF region.

The guy is quick, has a great touch, is very agressive with or without the ball, and plays with so much heart. I’ve always been a fan of soccer players who make the game pretty and entertaining (such as Leonardo, Romario, Robinho, Okocha) but lately I find myself liking the guys that put their heart into the games. The guys that play each game like it was a World Cup final. Nery Castillo does just that and if he continues this way he might gain a spot on my soccer Wall Of Fame. He would be joining the following players who made my list:

• Romario
• Leonardo
• Robinho
• Okocha
• George Weah

And while we are on the subject of players who play with character, I have to mention my favorite basketball player: Allen Iverson. He is a true warrior. This guy plays every game like he was at war. And then they have the guts to talk to him about practice (lol):