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#3 Leon Goretzka
The 22-year old German who has been touted by many as the brightest football talent in the country rose to prominence with his performances at the FIFA Confederations Cup and his performances in Bundesliga for Schalke have only enhanced that reputation. He has already been capped 12 times by Joachim Loew scoring 6 goals and his brace in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup against Mexico earning him many plaudits.
The midfielder whose contract at Schalke expires next summer is already subject of interest from several big clubs across Europe with reports suggesting he has already been scouted several times by the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich but is intent on securing a move to the Premier League having his head turned by wages on offer with Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea among suitors.
At 6ft 2in, he is a strong physical presence and his defensive contribution and ability to win aerial duels have likened him to Sami Khedira, though they are not exactly similar. He is comfortable on the ball and also has an eye for goal, having a good long shot and can pick up defence piercing pass. If he can continue the progress and realise his true potential, he can be at the Ballon d'Or podium in the near future.
