The 10 secrets to James Rodriguez's success Football - Bundesliga Gives Colombia a chance at the World Cup

The World Cup is fast approaching and many in Colombia are estatsic that James Rodriguez is once again playing at his best.

The footballer captivated the world at the tournament in Brazil four years ago, where he was the top scorer of the competition. His performance earned him a move to Real Madrid, a club in which he thrived in under the coaching of Carlo Ancelotti.

Everything eventually went wrong with Zinedine Zidane, but now he has returned to his best with Bayern Munich.

James' football pedigree has many facets. His quality is indisputable, as the Colombian possesses many of the characteristics that make him a candidate to be one of the stars of the World Cup in Russia. These are the 10 secrets to his success:

1.THE TOUCH: James can turn a rival inside out. He is able to eliminate three opponents with a single touch as his talent is innate and that helps him play in midfield or in any area of the attack.

2.THE IMAGINATION: The No. 10 has the ability to see the hole where others cannot find it. This has already been shown in several games this season. His vision of the game is reminiscent of what Michael Laudrup had and the great beneficiaries are his teammates.

3.THE PRECISION: It is spectacular where he is able to put the ball with his left foot. There are few players with that level of precision. One of his best goals was the one he scored with Real Madrid in Estadio Riazor against Deportivo de la Coruna where he put the ball right in the corner.

4.THE INTELLIGENCE: A huge part of football is not only the physical but the mental side of things. He sees the play a second before the others and that is huge for a player who is not a physical marvel. He is faster thinking than the rest, which helps him get out of complicated situations.

5.UNPREDICTABILITY: One of the differences that James has with other players is that, apart from being very good outside the area, he is also good inside. He has the qualities of a No. 9 and is capable of finishing with a shot from the head or with either foot with great effectiveness.

6.THE GOALS: There are many players who are great passers or very good technically, but they often don't score goals, which is the most valuable aspect of football. James is so complete that he is able to score with a subtle play from inside the area or with a shot from the outside the box. His goal for Colombia against Uruguay in the World Cup in Brazil was unforgettable.

7.DEAD BALLS: Bayern have already learned to enjoy the rewards of James and his free-kicks. This season he has already left his mark in several games.

8.CONTROL WITH THE CHEST: It is no accident that he has been able to score many goals in his career after guiding the ball with his chest and kicking the ball before letting it drop to the pitch. He is a master at this type of control.

9.FINAL PASS: Playing near the area he is a specialist at the final ball. Reaching the byline and giving the so-called pass of death is another of his virtues.

10.THE CONDUCTOR: James at the center of the formation is a treat for his teammates and a nightmare for any rival. That's why he's the one who orchestrates the action at Bayern.