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#3 Mikel Oyarzabal | Real Sociedad | €70m
Real Sociedad's prestigious academy product, Mikel Oyarzabal, is one of the best wingers in LaLiga Santander. The 24-year-old dons the captain's armband at the age of 24 for La Real, which speaks volumes of his stature at the club. The Spaniard has played an integral role in Sociedad's campaign, helping them finish in fifth place.
He scored 11 goals and set up a further eight for La Real, forming a superb partnership with the likes of Alexander Isak and Portu in attack.
Oyarzabal was one of the few players in LaLiga to have hit double digits for goals and assists last season with 10 and 11, respectively. He's set to represent La Roja at the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 after receiving a call-up from Luis Enrique.
#2 Pedri Gonzalez | Barcelona | €70m
Pedri is arguably one of the most intriguing talents La Roja has been blessed with in recent years. The teenager was initially brought in from Las Palmas for a mere €5m as one for the future and was set to go out on loan. However, he impressed Ronald Koeman and co enough to remain at the club, and Barcelona benefitted tremendously from this decision.
Pedri has drawn a lot of comparisons to Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta for the way he approaches the game.
The 18-year-old's composure, understanding of the game and ability truly belie his age. He can drop deep, play higher up, dribble past players and is a highly multi-faceted player. Pedri's connection with Barcelona captain Lionel Messi on the pitch is a sight to behold as well, with the Argentine evidently relishing playing with him.
#1 Ansu Fati | Barcelona | €80m
Ansu Fati broke onto the scene during 2019-20 as one of the most exciting young talents in European football. The winger was drafted into the senior side due to a raft of injuries but it proved to be a masterstroke as Fati settled into the first team with utter ease. Fearless, energetic, and an unerringly good finisher, Fati was a breath of fresh air for Barcelona, scoring seven goals in his first 11 league starts.
Much was expected of the 18-year-old's second season alongside Lionel Messi and co, but Fati, unfortunately, picked up a season-ending injury. He ruptured his internal left meniscus against Real Betis back in November 2020.
After an astonishing four surgeries in the span of six months, Fati has finally begun his recovery and is expected to return to Barcelona's pre-season campaign fully fit. Spain will hope for him to lead their line for years to come once he gets his promising career back on track.
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