5 Players Who Will Take Over Messi and Ronaldo

Asensio is a regular feature in the Spanish National Team, and whilst having great success at Madrid, looks like he will be moving this summer.

#3 Marco Asensio (23 years old)

Marco Asensio is the only player on this list who isn't strictly speaking a forward, whilst he has been used as a winger at Real Madrid, it seems his best position is as a Central Attacking Midfielder.

Although he is the oldest player on this list by a couple of years, it seems fair to include Asensio on this list.

With a league title and a couple of Champions League titles already to his name, Asensio's trophy cabinet is already a substantial one.

Although things haven't been too great at Real Madrid this season, it looks like the Spaniard will be departing in the summer, with Juventus, Liverpool, and Manchester United being just some of the clubs keen to sign him.

Given that Xavi and Iniesta never won a Ballon Do'r, it seemed inconceivable that a midfielder could win in this increasingly attacking era of football. Nevertheless, with Modric's controversial victory last year, it seems the football world is keen to amend this attitude.

Meaning that Asensio won't be disadvantaged in the race to being the world's best, despite not scoring as many goals as forwards would.

In addition, despite Asensio being born too late to have enjoyed the unparalleled dominance of the Spain side between 2008-2012, it looks like the Spanish side are transitioning into a world class squad again, meaning international success is very possible for the Spaniard.

Which inevitably means that being heralded as the best player in the world one day isn't impossible for the young Spaniard.