[Drew.]

Originally Posted by alex_front2

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.

Cleverley isn't the worst looking chap, playing for United who have one of the biggest fan bases.. you wouldn't see many Asian fans wearing his shirt. You're underestimating the knowledge some Asian, Africans and Americans have on English football. They aren't just there to support a player on his looks, some of them are crazily dedicated and know a lot about the sport.. Females included. They'd rather wear a shirt from a club legend like Rooney, Vidic, Lampard, Terry, Gerrard than a young good looking player.