5 best U25 forwards in the world

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland greet each other before a game
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland greet each other before a game

#3 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Marcus Rashford before a Manchester United game
Marcus Rashford before a Manchester United game

While Marcus Rashford has been one of Manchester United's best players, he has also been a true trailblazer off the field.

A product of the Manchester United academy, Rashford made his debut for Louis van Gaal's side against Midtjylland in the Europa League, scoring two goals. He has not looked back since then; the England international has become a star for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men, and has been an everpresent in the starting XI.

The 23-year old has made 277 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United, scoring 92 goals and providing 53 assists. He has predominantly operated on the left wing, forming an effective partnership with left-back Luke Shaw.


#2 Erling Braut Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Erling Haaland could leave Borussia Dortmund soon
Erling Haaland could leave Borussia Dortmund soon

One of Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland look set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, a testament to the club's talent-identification that they have two of the best young players in the world.

Haaland has been sensational for quite some time now. He was the star for Red Bull Salzburg during his time there, and his performances for the club saw him persistently linked with Manchester United. Borussia Dortmund signed him, though, for a fee of £18 million, and the Norway international has been a bargain.

The 20-year old has already achieved superstar status with his superlative performances for Borussia Dortmund. He has made 55 appearances in all competitions for them, scoring 51 goals and providing 14 assists. Real Madrid, Barcelona, the Manchester clubs and Chelsea are all interested, although he will cost an arm and a leg if he is to be sold by Borussia Dortmund this summer.


#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe, one of the best players in world football, has already won almost everything at the age of 22.

The France international enjoyed a phenomenal season with AS Monaco, earning him a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. This move was made permanent for an eye-watering fee of £130.5 million in 2018, and what a signing he has been for the Parisien giants. An excellent dribbler, fast and clinical, Mbappe has proved to be worth the transfer fee.

He has made 165 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 giants, scoring 125 goals and providing 60 assists. Real Madrid are said to be interested in signing him, but it remains to be seen whether they would be able to afford him.


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Edited by Prem Deshpande