If you offered a 14-year-old James Rodriguez two Champions League titles, one Europa League and league titles in several countries, he'd have probably been alright with that, and yet the Colombian star might consider his current status and still be disappointed.
Why 14? Well, that's the age Rodriguez was when he broke records to become the youngest ever footballer to play a professional game in Colombia. Even then, those around him felt certain he was set for big things, and they were right - just maybe not in the manner they anticipated.
The former Real Madrid star has not had a similar career to fellow teenage sensation Freddy Adu, who failed to deliver on his promise during a career which has already fizzled out. Rodriguez has thrived, winning the big trophies he was supposed to and playing for the huge clubs he'd have hoped to represent, and yet - as he turns 31 - there could well be a sense of disappointment at where his career is right now.
