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Originally Posted by Ryan57
He's a left back, though. How many times do you see defenders on the back of fans' shirts? Mats Hummels is a great looking guy, but he's not going to be a marketable player if he joins a massive club due to his position.
Kids in the playground would rather be a Rooney or Aguero not a defender. A further forward player will always be the most marketable man.
Ozil hasn't got the looks, but he'll always be more marketable than any defender.
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Ah, but that's my point. Asian female footy fans in places like China, or Malaysia won't give two craps about wanting to be Aguero or Rooney - they are not seeking to emulate them as they probably don't play - they just want to wear the shirt of the "hottest " player. They won't be seen in a Rooney shirt as he's *ahem* not beautiful enough. Luke Shaw would give the Harry Styles factor and tweenie girls across Asia do spend a surprising amount of dosh on footy shirts and merchandise.