Alvarez is subject to one of the most high profile tug of wars between the US and Mexican federations in recent years. The LA Galaxy attacking midfielder appeared with US youth national teams before switching allegiances to Mexico, most recently helping the U-17s reach the World Cup final last month. His thumping left foot strikes fear in the heart of defenses, either placing the ball perfectly to teammates or powering it into the back of the net. His ultimate decision between the two countries will be the subject of much discussion over the next couple of years, as he tries to improve on the defensive side of the game and his conditioning. Full stats and highlights