Who will be the best player at FIFA WC?

As the world prepares for a month-long football fiesta, a lot of speculation is going on about who will be the brightest star this time?

Please pitch in with your views.

Ronaldinho: The Dream-Dribbler

Despite being blessed with almost supernatural ball control, Ronaldinho Gaucho blushes when he is mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Zico or Pele.

Thierry Henry: Man of pace and poise

Thierry Henry boasts a list of winners medals, both domestically and internationally, that few players can match.

Messi: The new Maradona

Lionel Andres Messi of Argentina is one of the most egarly awaited players coming to FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Ballack: The midfield maestro

Michael Ballack is one of the few German players that the experts unanimously believe to be world class.

Figo: All the skills at his feet

A product from the Golden Generation of Portuguese football, Luis Figo has had a lot to do in reinstating Portugal's reputation in world football.

Andriy Shevchenko: Ukraine's lone cruiser

Andriy Shevchenko hauled his country to World Cup 2006 in Germany practically single-handed.

Riquelme: Argentina's playmaker

It has been a long time coming for the talented Argentine midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme.

Cristiano Ronaldo: A promise to keep

Ronaldo's form has been improving lately both for his club and national team as he scored two goals in Portugal's 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia in a friendly match.

Michael Owen: England's wonder boy

Owen was just 18 when he scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in 1998. Eight years later will he be able to create magic again?

Miroslav Klose: Goals galore

Originally from Poland, Klose immediately made a mark in the World Cup as he top scored for Germany in 2002.

Thierry Henry all the way!!

I hope Raul performs well...he played well in the friendly's i hope his form continues

the best player will most prob be ronaldinho..coz he's in sublime form...and he's almost unstoppable once he makes his run towards the goal