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At the start of the new season many fans get excited about seeing their teams back in action after a lengthy break. One of the things that is quite exciting for the fans is watching the new players at their beloved clubs making their respective debuts.
Whether it be a big superstar signing or a relatively unknown young player, there's always an air of excitement about seeing the debutants for the first time on the pitch.
Many players impressed on their debuts this season
With a month of competitive league football already behind us, fans would have had a glimpse of their new signings on their respective debuts. While some of these signings are yet to settle at their new clubs, others have gone on to make an immediate impact and starred for their respective clubs on their debut.
Here's a look at the 10 best debuts in football this season:
#10 Raphael Varane - Manchester Uited
Manchester United star Raphael Varane showed fans just what he can bring to the team in what was an impressive debut against Wolves. The French superstar was one of the main reasons why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men kept their first and only clean sheet so far and secured a 1-0 win.
He was commanding in the box and his experience shone through as he was seen guiding his teammates at the back. He made numerous blocks and one vital cross-stopping block. Furthermore, he was not dribbled past once as he stood his ground against Wolves’ tricky attackers.
Varane was also able to register an assist for United's only goal of the day, although most of the work was done by goalscorer Mason Greenwood.
United will be hoping that the partnership of Raphael Varane and captain Harry Maguire at the back can help them finally win silverware this season.
#9 Romelu Lukaku - Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku was unplayable on his second Chelsea debut, scoring and being named Man of the Match in an outstanding display against Arsenal.
The Belgian striker opened his account for the Blues just 15 minutes into the game at the Emirates. It was a perfect summary of what he brings to the European champions following his £97.5 million move from Inter
Lukaku pinned himself against Pablo Mari and linked the play superbly before bullying the defender and getting on the end of Reece James' cross.
It was his first goal for Chelsea, having failed to find the net in 15 appearances during his first spell at Stamford Bridge.
The Gunners simply could not cope with him all afternoon in the 2-0 defeat. Lukaku would have had a second goal had Bernd Leno not made an incredibly instinctive stop to push his header onto the crossbar.
The striker has returned to Chelsea with a much more well-rounded game that he has honed in Italy. The 28-year-old is ready to rip up the Premier League and has already scored three goals in five league appearances for the Blues.
#8 Eduardo Camavinga - Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga, who made made his debut for Rennes in 2018 at the age of just 16, was one of the world's most coveted youngsters this summer. Real Madrid won the race for his signature on transfer deadline day as he signed in a €31 million move.
The youngster enjoyed a dream debut against Celta on Sunday evening. The 18-year-old came on in the 66th minute when he replaced Eden Hazard.
It took him just six minutes to score his first goal for Los Blancos in front of the Bernabeu faithful. Luka Modric's driving run ended in his shot being saved by Celta goalkeeper, Matías Dituro. Fortunately for Real, the ball fell straight to Camavinga, who made no mistake from close range.
Camavinga had scored just two goals in 88 games for Rennes. But the youngster managed to score for Real with virtually his first touch. Aside from his goal, it was a promising debut for the youngster. He showed great composure and calmness during his time on the pitch that was beyond his years.
Camavinga's capture already looks like one of the bargain buys of the summer.
#7 Tammy Abraham - AS Roma
After falling out of favor under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, Tammy Abraham decided to venture to new grounds by sealing a move to AS Roma for around £34 million.
The 23-year-old was immediately thrown in from the start in Roma's Serie A opener against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. And the youngster did not disappoint with a brilliant performance on his debut.
Just 17 minutes into the game, Abraham made the first of three significant marks, charging onto a through ball, only to be tripped by the onrushing Fiorentina keeper. A red card was immediately shown to the keeper.
Nine minutes later, Abraham was at the heart of Roma’s first goal of the season, drifting in from the left wing with the ball at his feet. He waited for the perfect moment to slip Henrikh Mkhitaryan in on goal who slotted it home.
Abraham assisted his second on the night after timing a perfect run into the box and pinging in a low cross that was tapped in by Jordan Veretout. He was taken off in the 69th minute to a standing ovation by the home fans.
#6 Hakan Calhanoglu - Inter Milan
Hakan Calhanoglu made one of the most controversial transfers in recent history this summer as he made the move from AC Milan to Inter Milan on a free transfer.
He was in the starting lineup for his new side in their Serie A opener against Genoa and the Turkey international had a dream start.
Calhanoglu set up Inter's opener after just six minutes. The midfielder swung in a delicious corner and Milan Škriniar rose highest to head home.
He then turned from provider to goalscorer eight minutes later as he opened his account for Inter in style. The Nerazzurri produced a lovely passage of play which ended in the 27-year-old smashing the ball past Salvatore Sirigu from long range.
With that strike, Calhanoglu became the first player to score and assist on his Inter debut since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2006.
#5 Edin Dzeko - Inter Milan
Calhanoglu was not the only one to do that during the match, with Inter's new striker Edin Dzeko also scoring and assisting in the same game against Genoa.
The Bosnian striker had set-up Calhanoglu's first-half goal to make it 2-0 for Inter. The 35-year-old then scored his debut goal with a trademark soaring header from just inside the box after an excellent ball from Arturo Vidal.
Apart from that the Bosnian was his usual assured self, with his strong ability to hold the ball up front helping Inter in building their attacks.
Inter lost Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea in the summer and replaced him with Dzeko. While he might not be as effective as Lukaku, Dzeko has shown that he is more than capable of filling up the Belgian's boots.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo surprised everyone when he announced a return to Manchester United in the final week of the transfer window. The Portuguese superstar decided to leave Juventus after three years in Turin and subsequently returned to the Premier League.
Fans had to wait a while to see Ronaldo's debut due to the international break but the 36-year-old certainly did not disappoint. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored a brace in the Red Devils' 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo took just about 45 minutes to find the back of the net in his first game for the Red Devils in over 12 years. The forward took advantage of Freddie Woodman's failure to keep hold of Mason Greenwood's shot and tapped in from a few yards out.
Then in the second half, Ronaldo struck again to put United back in front after Javier Manquillo had equalized in stylish fashion for the visitors.
This time, it was a strike of pure quality/ After reminding the world he's still absolutely rapid, Ronaldo collected a perfect pass from Luke Shaw and then fired the ball into the net, nutmegging a hapless Woodman in the process.
It was a classic Ronaldo display at Old Trafford that day as United ran out 4-1 winners against Newcastle.
#3 Erik Lamela - Sevilla
Sevilla signed Erik Lamela in a swap deal with Tottenham as the talented youngster Bryan Gil went the other way.
The Argentine made a dream start when he made his La Liga debut with Sevilla. Despite starting the match on the bench, the 29-year-old was brought in at half-time and proved his worth.
With Sevilla leading 1-0, it took Lamela just 10 minutes to get on the scoresheet. A heavily deflected shot from inside the penalty area by him beat Rayo Vallecano's goalkeeper to double Sevilla’s lead.
Lamela completed his brace by getting on the end of a cross from Youssef En-Nesyri to help Sevilla secure a 3-0 triumph. The winger has continued to perform well for Sevilla and has already scored three goals and provided an assist in five league matches for the club.
#2 Joaquin Correa - Inter Milan
Inter's new signings seem to have settled in really well at the club, with Joaquin Correa being the third player from the Nerazzurri to feature on this list.
After starring in Lazio for three seasons, Correa joined Inter on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to make the transfer permanent for €25 million.
The Argentine made the perfect start at Inter as he scored a brace on his debut to help his side to a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona.
Correa came off the bench in the 74th minute and immediately made an impact as he scored after nine minutes. For his opening goal, he showed great strength and positioning as Verona defender Pawel Dawidowicz was late to cover him. Correa obliged and planted his header into the back of the net.
In injury time, Correa scored his second of the match as he flaunted his dribbling skills and scored a brilliant shot from outside the box.
Inter will definitely want to rely more on him after that sparkling display on debut.
#1 Odsonne Edouard - Crystal Palace
Finally, Crystal Palace's new French striker Odsonne Edouard tops the list of players with the best debuts this season.
Edouard, who arrived from Celtic for €16 million, started on the bench against Tottenham at Selhurst Park.
With Palace already leading 1-0 and Spurs down to 10 men after Japhet Tanganga's sending off, Patrick Viera brought on Edouard in the 84th minute.
The forward made an instant impact as he scored within 28 seconds of coming onto the pitch, making it the fastest goal by a substitute in Premier League history.
The former PSG youngster was not done there though as he scored again in stoppage time to seal a memorable 3-0 win for Palace over their London rivals.
Edouard's technique, composure and ruthless nature in front of goal really helped Palace put their opponents to the sword. His impact off the bench in such a short span of time on debut certainly warrants him top spot on this list.
