Next Wave: The Believer

Javier Pastore is different. The playmaker from Argentina resisted pressure to change his physique and style of play. In a footballing world where power is king, Pastore defies the rules. He's proof that a creative, elegant player can make it to the very top. He stuck to his principles and ...

Next Wave: The Visionary

Mario Götze is a technical genius. The German attacking midfielder with an eye for goal has so many strengths it’s almost unfair on his opponents. A classy first-touch, a scorching turn of pace and the ability to deliver probing short passes or sweeping long-balls make Göt ...

Next Wave: The Menace

For defenders, Bojan Krkic is a troublemaker. Defences can’t relax even for a second when Bojan is around. He causes havoc amongst opponents and makes them pay for the slightest lapse in concentration. A graduate of the world-famous La Masia, Bojan has the pedigree and the attitude ...

Next Wave: The Driving Force

André Ayew is relentless. The wing sensation is a full-back’s worst nightmare. With the ball at his feet he’s lively, direct and unpredictable and without it his work-rate and positional sense stifle his opponent’s every attacking intent. The Ghanaian moves at spee ...

Next Wave: The Control Freak

The Nike CTR360 Maestri II Elite is designed with one objective: control. On the pitch, you want to dominate. Every touch should be perfect. Every pass: total precision. New pass and receive pads give added traction on the ball for clinical distribution. Dampening pods help cushion the pa ...