10 youngsters who will dominate world football this season

Jadon Sancho is one of the most talked-about young footballers in world football
Jadon Sancho is one of the most talked-about young footballers in world football

#6 Sandro Tonali | AC Milan

Sandro Tonali moved to AC Milan this summer
Sandro Tonali moved to AC Milan this summer

Sandro Tonali is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Milan and the Italy national team. He made his Serie A debut for Brescia in August August 2019, aged 19.

Tonali is not a household name like the other footballers on this list, but any player that has been dubbed as 'the new Andrea Pirlo' is definitely one to watch out for in. The Italian's technical proficiency and elegance has caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Juventus but decided to join AC Milan on a season-long loan for €10 million with an option to buy for €15 million.


#5 Eduardo Camavinga | Rennes

Eduardo Camavinga is one of the most exciting midfielders in the world
Eduardo Camavinga is one of the most exciting midfielders in the world

Much like Ansu Fati, it is hard to believe that Eduardo Camavinga, a player who possesses such maturity and quality, is just 17 years of age. The midfielder made his debut for French club Rennes at the age of 16 years and become the youngest ever player for the club.

The Angola born midfielder caught the attention of the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United with his performances for Rennes in his first season as a professional footballer.

In a modern game that is heavily dominated by midfielders, Camavinga has shone brightly since his debut for Rennes. The 17-year-old was called up to the France team this summer as a replacement for Paul Pogba. He made an immediate impact, as he scored his first goal and became France's second-youngest goalscorer of all time.

Camavinga was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer, with Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane desperate to bring the France international to the Spanish capital. The 17-year-old, however, decided to continue his development at Rennes, but a move to a big club looks like it will happen sooner rather than later.


#4 Rodrygo Goes | Real Madrid

Real Madrid signed Rodrygo Goes in a big-money deal last summer
Real Madrid signed Rodrygo Goes in a big-money deal last summer

Rodrygo is not a name that most football fans will be familiar with. Most people will know him as a Brazilian wonderkid that joined Real Madrid last summer from Santos for €40 million. The attacker, however, is much more than that.

The 19-year-old has shone at Real Madrid since joining the club last summer. His performances for the Spanish giants have made him a fan favourite and a starter in a Real Madrid team that has a wealth of quality attacking options.

Rodrygo has managed to displace the likes of Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vasquez during his solitary season with Real Madrid and looks set to develop into one of the best attackers in the world.

The Brazilian is still in the early stages of his career, having made only 21 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid and earning two caps for the national team. Rodrygo could get his chance to become a global superstar this season and looks set to be a key player for Los Blancos in the coming years.


#3 Vinicius Junior | Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior has impressed since joining Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior has impressed since joining Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior joined Real Madrid in 2018 at the age of 18 for a whopping fee of €46 million from Flamengo. The Brazilian was touted as the next Neymar when he joined Madrid and has shown glimpses of his brilliance at the Santiago Bernabeu.

He is known for his speed, trickery and skill on the ball and is capable of winning games on his own. However, Vinicius has been erratic with his performances for Real Madrid and Brazil so far.

At the age of 20, the attacker still has all the time and talent in the world to develop into a potential Ballon d'Or winner, as he looks set to lead Los Blancos into an era of dominance.

Vinicius will, however, face competition for places from fellow Brazilian Rodrygo and Eden Hazard at Real Madrid and must find a way to be consistent in order to stand out amongst the crowd.


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