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#3 Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark/Sampdoria)
Sampdoria's all-action midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard turned heads with a string of energetic and tireless performances for Denmark at Euro 2020. He was a relatively unknown entity up until then but was one of Denmark's best players in their run to the semi-finals of the continental competition.
Damsgaard scored two goals and provided an assist for the Danes at Euro 2020. His greatest moment was banging in a 30-yard free-kick against England in the semi-finals. Damsgaard is so technically adept that he can play in any position across midfield.
Playing across a multitude of positions for Sampdoria, the 21-year-old scored two goals and provided four assists in Serie A in the 2020-21 season. He made a total of 35 Serie A appearances but only 18 of them were starts.
Damsgaard has started all three of Sampdoria's matches so far this season and it definitely looks like he will get the minutes he deserves this term.
#2 Jeremy Doku (Belgium/Stade Rennais)
Rennes youngster Jeremy Doku was one of the least recognizable names in Belgium's squad heading into Euro 2020. However, once Doku was introduced onto the pitch, the indifference quickly gave way to engrossment.
The 19-year-old was one of the best young players at the continental tournament and set the stage alight with his blistering pace and dribbling ability. Doku is now being monitored by some of Europe's biggest clubs and just like with Camavinga, Rennes might find it difficult to hold on to their prized asset for long.
In 44 appearances across all competitions in the 2020-21 season, Doku scored four goals and provided four assists.
#1 Florian Wirtz (Germany/Bayer Leverkusen)
German national team coach Hansi Flick has described Florian Wirtz as the 'total package'. Mind you, Wirtz is all of 18-years-old. He is Bayer Leverkusen's youngest ever debutante and he has already stolen the spotlight on many occasions.
The young attacking midfielder scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 38 appearances across all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2020-21 season. He is extremely easy on the eye and can flit past defenders thanks to his silky feet and can be quite accurate whilst going hell for leather from range.
He has already earned a call-up to the German senior side and that speaks volumes about the teenager's abilities. Wirtz has all the qualities to be the next young superstar of football. He has started the 2021-22 season brilliantly, scoring two goals and providing three assists in three Bundesliga appearances.
