THE SPOILER

ADRIANO DE SOUZA, 20, Brazil

Vitals: 41% win rate in ’06. Average event result of 21.18.

Behind the Numbers: Started off with a bang last year with a third-place finish on the Gold Coast, his debut event. But he followed that up with back-to-back-to-back 33rd-place finishes.

Heading into 2007: De Souza earned some overdue respect this year with his results, but there are still some style issues that need to be addressed (needs to relax more) if he’s ever to crack the Top 10. Because he comes equipped with a major X-factor, and he’s a fierce competitor, he will be a fixture on the WCT for some time.

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