It is not too common for a young player to have their best playing years in the infancy of their careers, but it can happen in some cases, as players who have been tipped for greatness see their abilities dwindle into a career of mediocrity. Some of these players may go on to have respectable careers, but they never matched the heights that fans and pundits alike had them destined for. Let's take a gander at some of the biggest names to plateau so soon in their careers... A Ballon d'Or winner...
Source: 90min.com