Olympics Soccer 2012: Most Talented Men and Women Competing in London

The Olympic soccer tournament lacks the luster of the World Cup, but that doesn't mean there aren't a variety of ridiculously-talented players vying for gold in London. 

Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan headline favorites USA in the women's bracket, while Neymar, Luis Suarez and Juan Mata are among the most must-watch players on the men's side. 

With the commencement of the tournament just days away, let's take a look at some of the most skilled players representing their countries.

Abby Wambach

Wambach, 32, is one of the wily veterans on Team USA. She has experienced a tremendous amount of international success throughout her career. 

She'll receive much attention from opposing defenses, which will presumably open up scoring opportunities for teammates like Alex Morgan and company

The Rochester, New York native is simply the most naturally talented player on the team, and one of the best pure, attacking soccer players in this year's Olympics. 

Luis Suarez

Suarez, who plays for Liverpool, is an extremely gifted striker who'll make Uruguay a tough out in these Olympics. 

In the 2010 World Cup, he scored three goals. His country finished third. 

Hated by some and loved by others, Suarez uses his innate scrappiness to his advantage, and is always a threat to dazzle before scoring a crucial goal. 

In Uruguay's Olympic tune-up against Chile, the 25-year-old forward recorded a hat-trick in a captivating 6-4 comeback win. 

Marta

The Brazilian is arguably the most skillful scoring threat in the women's tournament.

The five-time FIFA Player of the Year uses otherworldly speed and elusiveness along with jaw-dropping craftiness with her feet to render opposing defenders and goalkeepers senseless. 

Brazil goes as Marta goes, and her pure goal-scoring abilities make her one of the most exciting players in the men's or women's tournament. 

Since joining the Brazilian national team in 2002, Marta has 80 goals in 72 games. 

Neymar

Neymar, at 20 years of age, has been labeled as the next big name in Brazilian soccer. 

He was named the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year and scored nine goals in seven appearances for the Brazilian Under-20 national team. 

Another polarizing figure, Neymar is a true playmaker, capable of scoring in bunches while frequently getting teammates involved on the pitch. 

Brazil's fate at these Olympics rests on the shoulders of this phenom.

Juan Mata

This 24-year-old midfielder is one of the most imaginative players at this year's Olympics. This is a guy who's always finding a way to creatively get his teammates involved while remaining a scoring threat himself. 

During his career with the Spanish national team, which dates back to 2009, Mata has scored six goals in 19 games. 

He was a key cog in the Champions League winning Chelsea side last season and was named the team's Player of the Year. 

A sly game-changer, Mata will carry the Spaniards in London.