The level in other countries is very different to what you might expect, that is it is much higher. What is 'play well' for you can be 'poor' for others. It depends on the level. The level in the top leagues around the world is very high. What you see on TV is very different to what is happening on the pitch in terms of speed, accuracy and intensity.
Also, there is a big difference between loving something, able to do that thing and have the talent to do that thing. We are speaking of the best people for doing something among the whole word population when we speak of the World Cup.