Five young players to watch in the Olympics

3. Iker Muniain (Spain) –

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – MAY 09: Iker Muniain of Athletic Bilbao reacts during the UEFA Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the National Arena on May 9, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

This 19 year old Spaniard has already established himself as one of the mainstays of the Athletic Bilbao side which reached the finals of Europa League and the Copa del Rey, only to lose them both to fellow La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona respectively. This versatile midfielder can slot into anywhere in the mid field, although he is at his best when deployed through the centre. With lightning speed and bags of trickery, Muniain is expected to shine in the Olympics.