#9 Kelechi Iheanacho – Manchester City
The Nigerian caught the eyes of clubs across Europe when he helped his country to the final of the 2013 African U-17 Championship where they lost to Ivory Coast on penalties. Later that year he won the Golden Ball award at the U-17 World Cup after helping his side lift the trophy.
Iheanacho has been described as a player with excellent close control but is not the fastest of players. The Nigerian is also very good with both feet and has scored several goals with his right foot despite being a left-footed player. Another key trait of his is his versatility; he is capable of operating as wide forward, a centre forward and as an attacking midfielder.
Iheanacho made his senior debut only this season, but he has already played 26 times this season scoring 9 goals in this campaign. His performances have been so good this season, that he is already ahead of Wilfried Bony in the Manchester City pecking order.
The arrival of Pep Guardiola will only make this talented youngster even better.
