Olympics Soccer 2012: Edinson Cavani and More Attacking Players to Watch

Soccer at the Olympics promises to feature a lot of goals being scored because most teams are full of young players who want to play an attacking style.

There are so many great young players at the Olympics looking to prove themselves on the world stage by scoring goals and winning the gold medal.

Let's look at three attacking players to watch at the Olympics over the next few weeks.

Lucas Moura, Brazil

The Olympics are the perfect stage for Lucas Moura to show the world why many in Brazil consider him the next great midfielder in world football.

Moura will be a key part of the Brazil attack with his pace and passing ability. His job of getting goalscorers such as Hulk and Neymar involved in the attack will be an important part of the team's success in London.

Lucas will have to shine for Brazil if it is to win the country's first-ever gold medal in men's soccer.

Edinson Cavani, Uruguay

Uruguay could be the most exciting team in the Olympics other than Brazil. They have so many impressive forwards who will look to score goals at every opportunity.

One player to keep an eye on is Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, who is one of the best goalscorers in European club football.

Cavani has never played in an Olympic tournament, so it will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of leading his country to a medal.

Gaston Ramirez, Uruguay

Uruguay comes into the Olympics as one of the favorites for the gold medal after it made a surprising run to the 2010 World Cup semifinal and have continued to improve.

One of its best young players is midfielder Gaston Ramirez, whose playmaking skills in the midfield will be crucial to the success of the Uruguay attack.

If Ramirez can help set up chances for forwards Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, Uruguay will be very difficult to beat in London.