Marco Rojas - The Kiwi "Messi"

Australian media have hailed 21-year-old Marco Rojas as the Kiwi "Messi". While implying the current Ballon d'Or's name on the Kiwi-born Chilean may be a bit much, there is no doubt that Marco Rojas definitely has some talent and could be New Zealand's best attacking footballer since Wynton Rufer.

How good is Rojas? Well watch these goals below to judge -

Of course one must remember the relative standard of the A-League when considering a player's calibre but then again, one wouldn't know if he was good at something until he tried it and Rojas' real calibre will only be truly known when he plays in a higher standard league - and it is hoped it will be a league in Europe where all footballers are truly tested and graded. 

And yes Rojas has been "linked" with big names like Liverpool and Juventus this January, but in my opinion, Rojas should start at a lesser-known club. I think Premier League-chasing Leicester City could be a good place to start as he could partner Chris Wood in attack.

Chris Wood - goal scoring sensation at Leicester

Another club could be West Ham United where fellow Kiwi Winston Reid is currently plying his trade with some success although the Hammers have signed Liverpool reject and former academy player, Joe Cole, in the transfer window so a move to the Hammers may not quite be a good place to start if Rojas wanted to play 90 minutes. 

Could Rojas replace Zaha at Crystal Palace?

However, fellow London club, Crystal Palace could be a good place to go for Rojas to enhance his career. The South Londoners will need a replacement for Wilfred Zaha after the end of the season when Zaha moves to Manchester United. Rojas could be the type of player to eventually replace Zaha at a club where he could play under a very attack minded manager in Ian Holloway. 

A long shot could be La Liga club, Malaga, as a possible replacement for Isco should the Spanish international be sold to cover the club's debts. Rojas could be a cost effective replacement for Isco and the Spanish league's emphasis on technical aspects of the game and passing the ball as well as being a bit slower than the Premier League could actually be better for Rojas' player development and confidence. 

Whatever happens, the future is bright for New Zealand's rendition of Lionel Messi - so the Aussie media like to say.