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#3. Alphonso Davies | Bayern Munich | £54.00 million
Bayern Munich had another successful year this season. They won the Bundesliga comfortably and are amongst the favorites to win the Champions League. However, the biggest success story of their season may end up being the emergence of Alphonso Davies.
Davies signed for the club in January 2019 but struggled to make an impact initially. The injuries to first-choice central defenders Niklas Süle and Lucas Hernandez meant that David Alaba had to play as a centre-back. This gave the Canadian youngster his opportunity as a left-back.
The highly-rated teenager grasped this opportunity and has not looked back since. He has been one of the stand-out performers for Bayern this season. The youngster has the pace to match any winger, and his experience playing as a winger helps him contribute in attack.
The 19-year-old caught the eye of the whole world when he put in an amazing performance in the Champions League against Chelsea. He is already counted amongst the best left-backs in the world, and his potential means that the sky is the limit for this talented player.
#2. Matthijs de Ligt | Juventus | £60.75 million
Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus in the summer with a huge reputation after leading Ajax to the Champions League semi-final. The centre-back was tracked by nearly every big club but the Turin side won the race for his signature.
The Dutchman's huge transfer fee put the pressure on him to perform straight away. However, his career in Italy started on a bad note. The centre-back faced criticism for his performances as he struggled to adapt to new surroundings.
The former Ajax captain soon found himself on the bench as Merih Demiral took his place in the side. This would have broken any youngster's confidence, but De Ligt is a different beast. He fought his way back into the side and has become a leader in defense for Juventus.
The centre-back is back to his best and has proved his detractors wrong. This is good news for the Old Lady as they expect De Ligt to lead their defense once the old guard steps away. The futures of the Juventus and Dutch defenses are in good hands.
#1. Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | £89.10 million
The name on the top of this list should not be a surprise. Trent Alexander-Arnold is already one of the best footballers in the world.
The youngster is redefining the role of a full-back with his performances. He is quick, good with the ball, and one of the best crossers in the game already. The England international is also dangerous from free-kicks, and quality on the ball has drawn comparisons with David Beckham.
The 21-year-old is already an indispensable member of Liverpool's squad. The Reds depend a lot on his ability to pick a pass for their attacking moves. The full-back is placed second on the list of most assists in the league this season, with 12 assists to his credit.
The England international has already achieved more than most players do in their whole careers. At just 21 years old, he's already a Champions League winner, a Premier League winner, a Club World Cup winner, and a European Super Cup winner.
Alexander-Arnold is a generational talent who is on his way to becoming a footballing legend.
