Five forward duos who could initiate a classic rivalry in the near future

Two of the greatest and one epic rivalry
Two of the greatest and one epic rivalry

#2 Vinicius Junior and Jadon Sancho

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Just improve on finishing and passing and this man will be one of the best players in the future. Vinicius is set to stay at Madrid for long.
Just improve on finishing and passing and this man will be one of the best players in the future. Vinicius is set to stay at Madrid for long.

Now, how about these two. They are not scorers or goal machines but they can sure play. Vinicius Junior joined Real Madrid in the summer for about €45 million. When he was bought, many questioned about the credibility of a youngster who had just shown potential in Brazil. But now, with no Ronaldo, and Mariano, Bale and Asensio injured, who does Madrid trust to start in the wing? Vinicius it is.

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So what is special about him? The same that all youngsters possess more often than not -- gifted with pace and dribbling ability. But he is more than just yet another youngster who can run like mad. Back in Brazil, he was an audacious show-off finisher rather than just getting the job done. Right now his only problem is his average passing and also poor finishing.

Setting the wings on fire in the Bundesliga. 6 goals and 9 assists to his name. Jadon Sancho is England's next-big-thing.
Setting the wings on fire in the Bundesliga. 6 goals and 9 assists to his name. Jadon Sancho is England's next-big-thing.

Jadon Sancho. The 18-year-old has been an integral part of Lucien Favre's Dortmund side. He blisters with pace in the wing and has already got 6 goals and 9 assists in 19 appearances. He relies on a technicality to dribble past defenders rather than just pace. He loves to leave them behind rather than having them biting on his tail. In tight spaces and packed defenses, his through balls, close control and ability to dribble come in handy.

Both players are of the same age, both are capable of playing on the wings, both are good dribblers. Why can't this turn into a big rivalry much like Neymar-Hazard right now? Dortmund won't be looking to sell their wonderkid anytime soon but clubs will come calling. Vinicius is surely Madrid's future in the wings and Sancho can surely make it big at Dortmund or move to EPL. Bring it on lads.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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