Like we have said a number of times before, the World Cup is indeed the apex of football, and many footballers around the world would do anything to feature at this competition, even if it’s just once.

But while it being the biggest stage is obviously a good thing, it could also be a bad thing in the sense that it can swallow you up if you’re not careful. We have seen some of the finest players in the world head over to the World Cup and look so average. Some have had their careers ruined or changed completely as a result of this competition.

Let us quickly take a look at 5 players who had their careers ruined as a result of the World Cup.