River Plate

As a new cycle begins, international coaches are looking to reward players who are hitting top form. Here, we take a look at some of the players chosen for the first time.

Gonzalez, a key part of the French club's last league-winning team in 2010, was sold to Porto in January 2012.

Uruguayan striker Leandro Rodriguez is on course to becoming an Everton player, manager Roberto Martinez says.

Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego, was the leading scorer at the South American Under-20 Championships, but questions abound whether he can repeat the feat at the senior level.