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#4 Leroy Sane
Age: 21, Position: Winger, Club: Manchester City
The story so far:
The son of a Senegalese international football player and a German olympic gymnast, Leroy Sane rose through the ranks at Shalke 04 to make his Bundesliga debut in 2014. Never one to be daunted by a big occasion, Sane burst into the limelight in a UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With his side trailing 3-2, he curled in a shot past Iker Casillas from 20 yards out to level the scores. He followed this up with a splendid solo goal against Wolfsburg where he sprinted 75 yards from his own half to put the ball past Diego Benaglio.
He made his U-21 debut for Germany in August 2015 and earned a call up to the senior team two months later. He was also part of the German squad for Euro 2016.
In August 2016 Sane moved to Manchester City for £37 million. After being used sparingly in his first season and losing his manager's confidence at the start of his second season, Sane fought back to earn his place in the starting lineup. Since then he has lit up the Premier League racking up 6 goals and 6 six assists in 14 appearances.
Why he is special:
A traditional winger capable of playing on both sides of the field, Sane is lightning fast with excellent dribbling skills and intelligent movement making him almost impossible to mark. He is capable of holding the ball against suffocating defences and can put in devastating crosses into the penalty area. He can also cut into the centre and unleash lethal shots with his favoured left foot at the slightest hint of space.
Sane is proving that he can be a system player with his performances under Pep Guardiola, something that German coach Joachim Low will definitely appreciate. He is already one of the most exciting players to watch in world football and the only thing brighter than his dazzling displays for City this season is his own enormous potential.
Trivia:
Leroy Sane is the English Premier League's fastest player after clocking 35.48 kmph, the highest speed in the competition since they started recording in 2014.
