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#38 Brahim Diaz

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Guardiola will relish having Brahim Diaz in the youth ranks

Age: 18

Club: Manchester City

Position: Attacking midfielder

Nationality: Spanish

It's astounding how Manchester City have developed as a club in the recent years. Not only the silverware, but City's work in the youth academy system has also garnered a decent praise in the football world. They are steadily competing with their cross-town rivals over young stars and Brahim Diaz is one of their brightest prospects to show off.

The Spaniard joined City's youth academy and made his debut against Swansea in September last year. He plays for the U21 team on an international level.

Brahim Diaz is a technically gifted midfielder with good passing abilities. He is equally good at scoring goals and can operate as a false nine.

Guardiola must be smacking his lips with relish at the prospect of having a Messi-like player in his squad. Who knows, the bald-headed genius might create yet another superstar in Diaz like he did in the diminutive Argentinian.

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