Diego Forlan became Uruguay's talisman on their march to the World Cup semi-finals

Wesley Sneijder, David Villa and Xavi may have inspired their teams to the final, but Forlan’s four goals took Uruguay – population 3.5 million – to the semi-finals, allowing one of the world’s most traditional football nations a long-overdue moment in the spotlight.
The blond-haired front man was just as effective in the South Africa 2010 campaign, top-scoring with seven goals in 13 outings, providing yet more proof that his finishing prowess remains undiminished.