Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
Summary
The World Cup often helps soccer players get noticed and move to bigger clubs. Recent examples include Vozinha moving to Chile's Colo-Colo after playing well for Cape Verde. Other players like Marc-Vivien Foe, Gilberto Silva, Javier Mascherano, and Mesut Ozil also earned major club transfers after strong World Cup performances.Key Facts
- Vozinha moved from Portugal's second division to Chile's top club Colo-Colo after the World Cup.
- Marc-Vivien Foe went from Cameroon's Canon Yaounde to French club Lens after the 1994 World Cup.
- Gilberto Silva transferred from Atletico Mineiro in Brazil to Arsenal following Brazil’s 2002 World Cup win.
- Javier Mascherano moved from Brazil’s Corinthians to West Ham United after the 2006 World Cup.
- Mascherano later played for Liverpool and Barcelona, winning major European titles.
- Mesut Ozil earned a move from Werder Bremen to Real Madrid after the 2006 World Cup.
- The World Cup acts as a showcase, helping players gain attention from bigger clubs.
- Players’ performances on this global stage can lead to significant career changes.
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