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World Cup: Meet soccer's 10 biggest stars

The World Cup is an advertising bonanza. These top players are the best at cashing in.

Fernando Torres (Spain)

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Nicknamed El Niño, Fernando Torres already has one World Cup victory under his belt, not to mention two European championships.

Repucom says fans see him as an "aspirational role model" and an "influential spokesperson."

Torres, who has appeared in music videos and made cameos in Spanish films, has endorsement deals with Adidas (ADDDF) and Pepsi (PEP). He plays professionally for Chelsea in the United Kingdom.

  @ben_rooney - Last updated June 01 2014 12:58 PM ET

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