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#3 Germany Bundesliga
Breakout star - Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Having gotten a bit into the limelight following his exploits with the England U17 team which won the U17 World Cup in 2017, big things were expected of Sancho, due to Guardiola's history of developing young players.
Sancho continued to impress in the City academy, leading to billionaire chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak earmarking him as one of a trio of academy players upon whom City's future would be built.
However, owing to the plethora of world class options ahead of him, Guardiola could not guarantee Sancho the playing time he sought when he was about to sign his first professional contract ahead of last season, leading the then 17-year-old to make the decision to move to the Bundesliga, which was a rarity for English players (who rarely stray far from the comforts of home) especially given that he is so young.
That move has proven to be beneficial to every party involved. Sancho got a taste of first team football last season, making 12 Bundesliga appearances. But it is this season where he has really blossomed.
Under the guidance of Lucien Favre (who is not afraid to give youth a chance), Sancho has shone like a million stars. Playing in all 17 Bundesliga matches this season, and weighing in with 6 goals and 8 assists to help Dortmund stay 6 points clear at the top of the standings in Germany.
His form for BVB did not go unnoticed, and he became the first player born in the 2000's to win a cap for the Three Lions.
With Sancho's progress, he is bound to grow from strength to strength, and for every record he sets at such a tender age, City can only look on in awe and wonder what might have been.
Honorable mention - Javairo Dilrosun (Hertha Berlin)
