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Age has never decided the level of a player's footballing abilities, as sometimes even a 19-year-old Mbappe performs better than a 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. Young players have shown great intent and determination to succeed, and it is always exciting to watch them play.
The likes of Mbappe and Dembele for instance have entertained their fans via their brilliance on the ball, the speed they possess and their incredible showboating skills are certainly a treat to watch.
The youngsters have achieved a certain level of affection from the fans for their talent.
Having said that, lets take a lot at the top 6 young players who can establish themselves as the very best in the future if they continue playing with such determination for a long period of time.
#6 Paulo Dybala
The Argentine forward has been sensational for Juventus, with the 25-year-old bagging 68 goals and 25 assists so far in his 3-year-old career with the Italian club. He is one of the most promising talents all across Europe, and has been a consistent performer for Juve.
Dybala has won 8 trophies with Juventus, playing 2 UCL finals as well in which The Old Lady unfortunately lost.
He has not got enough chances to prove his abilities for the national team, as the Juventus forward was warming the bench in every World Cup game in Russia.
However, he has the calibre to become the world’s best. He possesses sheer pace, incredible dribbling skills, and a fantastic goal-scoring knack. Dybala alongside Ronaldo could blossom tremendously, as the Portuguese can play the role of a mentor for the Argentine.
Ronaldo’s experience and wise sense of knowledge in this field will certainly come handy for Dybala, and if he takes in the right lessons, a Ballon d'Or to his name someday does not look improbable.
Dybala is certainly one for the future, for Juventus and Argentina.
All stats via transfermarkt
#5 Leroy Sane
The German winger has had problems with his attitude lately, as his boss Pep Guardiola did not include him in the squad for the match against Newcastle last weekend, claiming that his attitude towards warming the bench was disrespectful.
However, that does not change the fact that he is one of the best young talents in England and Europe, and this gives him a spot on my article.
Leroy Sane’s insane pace helps him tear apart defences, and along with his speed, he possesses great control over the ball, making him one of the best dribblers in the Premier League. Sane scored in the second minute of the game against Fulham this weekend, as The Citizens won the game 3-0.
He sure is a world-class talent, and undoubtedly the future of Germany and Manchester City.
#4 Ousmane Dembele
Words are not enough to describe this man. Despite going through an injury-prone first season with Barcelona, the 21-year-old has still managed to win hearts at the Camp Nou.
Ernesto Valverde did not completely trust him to take on the right wing on his own, and as a result, he was not included in the starting eleven quite a lot of times last season. However, in friendly games before the World Cup with France and the group stage games he was a part of in Russia, he showed immense confidence and belief in his skills.
The Frenchman scored a stunner against Sevilla as Barcelona won the Super Copa 2018 and scored the winner against Real Sociedad yesterday as well. He looks confident and determined to win trophies with the Catalan side.
The Dembele we witnessed at Dortmund is getting his form back at Barca as well, and not many will be willing to bet against him winning the Ballon d'Or too one day.
#3 Marco Asensio
Real Madrid superstar Asensio is one of the best and most impressive wingers across Europe - thanks to his brilliant displays for Los Blancos and Spain.
Although he used to be benched for more than half of the game, his abilities and confidence forced Zidane and Perez to not let him leave the Santiago Bernabeu, despite the Spaniard getting plenty of offers from Liverpool and Manchester United.
On his day, the 21-year-old is brilliant on the ball, scoring stunners from literally anywhere on the pitch.
Asensio has notched some brilliant goals for Spain in the UEFA Nations League, as his electrifying dribbling skills, intelligent movement, and incredible shooting make him a difficult opponent to defend against.
#2 Kylian Mbappe
The World Cup winner is one tough guy. Mbappe and his fairy-tale World Cup journey will be unforgettable, with the 19-year-old boy turning out to be a star.
A winger for PSG, last season he won major trophies with Paris-Saint German, and the glorious FIFA World Cup with France, making him a top contender for the Ballon d'Or 2018.
Mbappe had a dream second season with Monaco, as the French club made their way to the UEFA Champions League semi-final in the 2016-17 season, with a teenager leading their army.
Mbappe is arguably the best young player there is - thanks to his sensational displays for club and country.
#1 Philippe Coutinho
A dream start to his career with Barcelona, indeed Coutinho is on his way to make Camp Nou his very own. The Brazilian looks determined as the new season has commenced, and has been involved in 2 goals in just 3 games in LaLiga.
Coutinho is highly talented and effective on the left flank, as he utilises his sheer pace to cut through defences, setting up his teammates pretty often for clear-cut goal-scoring chances.
His time with Liverpool was very impressive, with the Brazilian receiving several offers from different clubs around the globe, but in the end, Coutinho chose Barcelona as his future club.
His presence on the left flank is a threat to any defender, as the guy can shoot from any position on the pitch in the opposition's half. He penetrates into the box with immense speed, and he is a great finisher as well.
