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The German Bundesliga is a hotbed of talent. Clubs produce players at an amazing rate, who then go on to become some of the best in the world. The youth systems across the country has given rise to the reigning world champions, and handed finished products to numerous teams across Europe and the world.
Besides producing and scouting domestic talent, German clubs place a huge emphasis on their global scouting networks. Young players from around the world are spotted and brought into the efficient German club system.
This season is no different, as there are hugely talented foreign youngsters in the Bundesliga attempting to make a name for themselves in the footballing world. Let's take a look at five foreign payers under the age of 23 who could make an impact for their respective teams this season.
#1 Christian Pulisic
Borussia Dortmund has their global scouting network to thank for the acquisition of the supremely talented American. He was brought into the Dortmund youth system as a 16 year-old from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The club probably expected him to be a youth player for a few years, but after a very impressive start to his youth career in Germany he was called up to the first team after just a year as a 17-year-old.
Constant injury troubles to stars like Marco Rues and Mario Goetze have lead to Pulisic getting ample opportunities to show just how good he is. His biggest strength lies in his ability to dribble past players with ease. Additionally, he possesses the composure to get himself into good positions and find the final ball, or put the ball in the back of the net himself.
Pulisic is America's great hope and with the World Cup coming up, the American will want to have a very good club season to build confidence. The young winger is definitely a young foreigner to keep an eye on this season.
#2 Naby Keïta
Naby Keïta moved to RB Leipzig in 2014 as a 19 year-old, and has been at the heart of the young club's meteoric rise to the Bundesliga. The Guinean was instrumental last season for the club, and a made a name for himself as one of the best midfield generals in the game today.
His performances for Leipzig turned many heads and led to an increidible 70 million pound bid from English team Liverpool. As of now it would seem that Leipzig has successfully deterred attempts to sign the player, especially since Leipzig will be competing in the Champions League while also having another run at the league tittle.
Keïta is the perfect marriage of physicality and ability on the ball. The Guinean has the ability to start and orchestrating attacks while also being the last line of defense before the back four or back three. If the club are to be successful this season, Keïta will definitely need to have a great season as well.
#3 Breel Embolo
The Swiss attacker made the switch to Schalke from Basel as one of the most sought after youngsters in the game. Schalke had to fight off the likes of Manchester United in order to sign the talented winger. Many had thought that United signed Embolo, but somehow Schalke manged to steal him from under their noses.
His life at Schalke was brought to halt just a month into the season last year due to a very serious injury resulting in him missing the entirety of the campaign. Although he was only able to make 10 appearances last year, the fans got to see a glimpse of the potential Embolo possessed and will be looking forward to seeing more from the player this year.
His scary pace and considerable strength will make a him a dangerous player for any defense in the world. With World Cup coming up, the 20 year-old will want to have a full season behind him and hit the heights that most expected of him last season.
#4 Kingsley Coman
Coman is a product of the Paris St. German youth system. The Frenchman recently signed for the defending champions, Bayern Munich, on a permanent basis after having spent two seasons on loan there from Juventus.
During his loan spell at Bayern, Coman attracted a lot of interest from clubs around the world for his performances under Pep Guardiola. The winger's future was uncertain after he struggled for playing time under Carlo Ancelotti, but now having made the permanent move to Munich, Coman will definitely be ready to fight for his place.
Coman is a classic winger, with abundance of pace and the ability to dribble past players with ease. Ancelotti certainly sees the potential in the player and with an aging Ribery and Robben, Coman will definitely be looking to break into the first team.
The 21-year-old will have an eye on the French squad for the World Cup this summer, hoping that his performances in Germany will lead to his selection.
#5 Nabil Bentaleb
Schalke had a largely disappointed season last year and Bentaleb faced a lot of criticism from the German media although he was one of their better performers. This season Schalke are aiming to make a considerable imprivement from last season and Bentaleb will certianly have to be at the heart of the improvement.
The former Spurs player's move to Schalke has given him much more attacking freedom. He gave the fans a glimpse of his talents, scoring 5 and assisting 7. Bentaleb will be hoping to kick on this year and help Schakle achieve the goals they have set for themselves. The Algerian will definitely be worth keeping an eye on during the course of the season.
