Suarez, Torres and Top Contenders for Confed Cup Golden Boot

The Fifa Confederations Cup 2013 will start on June 15 and perhaps defending champions and home side Brazil will be favorites to win the competition for the fourth time. The samba boys won the last two editions in 2005 (Germany) and in 2009 (South Africa).
World and European champions Spain will surely make a strong case to win their first title as they were ousted by USA in 2009. Last time, Luis Fabiano won the golden boot with 5 goals but we will have a new winner this time as Sau Paolo’s striker is not taking part this. Here are a few top contenders for confed cup golden boot prize.
Luis Suarez
Liverpool star man is arguably one of the best forwards in the world right now. Keeping his controversies aside, the Uruguayan is a menacing creature and a nightmare for the defenders to deal with. The former Ajax forward scored 30 goals for the reds last season. As he will be out of club football for sometime due to ban, Suarez will surely look to be at his best for Uruguay. Although, his team mate Cavani is another top striker but Luis has more prolific record with that sky blue shirt on.
Fernando Torres
The very first article on this site was about Euro 2012 top contenders for golden boot and much to everyone’s surprise, Fernando Torres was included in the list. Against all odds, the Spaniard won the golden boot at the European Championships. Although, once again Torres had a torrid league campaign but he was one of the best players of Europa League. The number 9 is back in the national squad and do not count him out of the race of golden boot.
Neymar
The Brazilian sensation finally completed his dream move to Barcelona. Neymar had a brilliant goal scoring record for Santos and same is the case with the national side as the youngster has already scored 20 goals in just 33 appearances for country. On home soil, all the limelight will be on him and easily he is one of the favorites to win the confed cup golden boot prize. He has his critics and the competition will be great chance for him to prove the doubters wrong.
Balotelli
The former Manchester City star has been in red hot form since leaving for AC Milan and will be Italy’s main striker in the competition. Balotelli has scored 8 times in 22 appearances for the Azzuri and on his day, he can even win the game single handedly. Remember the Euro 2012 semi finals against Germany. However, his main problem is actually himself. Whether or not he can control his reactive behavior to perform at optimum level for the national side, we shall see.
Hernandez
The chances of Mexico going all the way in the competition are quite low as they are in a tough group with Brazil, Italy and Japan. Still, Hernandez is probably the best striker among the teams that are less favorite to win this competition. The Manchester United forward is a top class finisher. Although, he did not get many starting opportunities with Red Devils last season, still he always impressed when given the chance. Adding to that his record with national side is prolific as Chichartio has scored 32 goals in 50 appearances for Mexico.
In your Opinion, who will win the Confederations Cup Golden Boot?
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