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Serie A is a platform where numerous veterans have left their forever marks on. Paolo Maldini, Alessandro del Piero, Kaka, Alessandro Nesta, Cristiano Ronaldo, Francesco Totti - the list just goes on.
Serie A boasts a unique fan base which often brings out the best in players and it's nothing but a blessing, especially for the newbies.
Imagine starting off your career in front of a supportive audience! The confidence and the sense of responsibility generated by it would be the perfect launch for any starlet.
Additionally, the fact that Serie A houses many veterans also provides youngsters the perfect opportunity to play and learn alongside them.
With the likes of experienced players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gianluigi Buffon, Ashley Young, Diego Godin, etc., who are still at the top of their game present in Serie A, it would be a dream of any youngster to play alongside them.
Speaking of which, without further ado, here is a look at the
Top 5 young players to watch in the 2021-22 Serie A Season
#5 Mikkel Damsgaard (Sampdoria)
Arguably the most wanted Serie A youngster at the moment, Mikkel Damsgaard, is being monitored by top clubs from across Europe.
The talented 21-year-old has been linked to Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur, but as per recent news, it is believed Roma lead the race to get a hold of the Danish forward.
Mikkel Damsgaard, who got off the mark in his hometown of Jyllinge, arrived in Italy just last year. However, his brilliance with the national team in the recently concluded EURO 2020 catapulted him to fame.
Denmark had a dream run in the European Championship this term, as Damsgaard and his team bowed out to England in the semifinals of the competition.
Notably, Damsgaard is the youngest Danish player to score at UEFA Euro 2020. He also scored the tournament's only freekick goal.
#4 Brahim Díaz (AC Milan)
From being a ball boy at Malaga to playing with his idols at the same club, to training under the fine tutelage of Pep Guardiola, and then donning the pristine white for Real Madrid, Brahim Díaz's journey, so far, is straight out of a fairytale.
The 22-year-old earned the number 10 jersey at AC Milan after being loaned out by Real Madrid. A trusted disciple of Stefano Pioli, Díaz managed to find decent minutes on the turf. The same is expected to increase in the coming Serie A season.
The massively talented midfielder is tipped to be called back to Real Madrid by Carlo Ancelotti after the end of the 2021-22 season once his loan-stint with AC Milan concludes.
#3 Pierre Kalulu (AC Milan)
Contrary to his stature, the 21-year-old Serie A starlet Pierre Kalulu has displayed defensive prowess that's worth a watch. Having established himself with Lyon, Pierre Kalulu arrived in Serie A in the summer of 2020.
AC Milan signed a 5-year-deal with the French prodigy, indicating Kalulu's significance in the club's future and long-term plans.
Even though Kalulu was occasionally used by his manager Stefano Pioli during the last Serie A season, it was enough for the youngster to show that he has plenty to offer.
Kalulu scored his debut Serie A goal in his first-ever start. Although the French youngster was used as an injury replacement or an occasional substitute last term, Pioli is expected to entrust Kalulu with more minutes this season.
#2 Weston McKennie (Juventus)
The U.S. must be beaming with pride to see its players shine across Europe over the past couple of seasons. Among the bunch of Americans who are proving their worth in the biggest leagues, stands out one name — Weston McKennie.
From being a loanee to a permanent player at Turin, Weston McKennie has earned his coach, peers and fans' trust within just two seasons. McKennie is also Juventus's first ever American player.
A thorough box-to-box midfielder, the 22-year-old has been a regular face within the ranks of Juventus ever since his arrival. His chemistry with the front line puts the American on the list of top young midfielders in Serie A at present.
As Juventus attempt to regain the Scudetto from Inter Milan this season, Weston McKennie is certain to be an integral part of it.
#1 Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus)
Occupying the top spot on our list is Swedish international Dejan Kulusevski. The tall and talented youngster has returned to his parent club after a spending his loan term at Parma.
Drawing comparisons from Mohamed Salah and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at such a young age, Kulusevski is expected to be a regular player for the Turin side in the upcoming Serie A season.
His expertise lies in comfortably playing in any part of the opposition's half, which allows other players to move more freely. Kulusevski's abilities allow his managers to knit together flexible tactics, relying majorly on him.
Juventus's fight to regain the domestic cup begins within two weeks from now and as per the looks of it, Massimiliano Allegri could bestow a significant role upon Kulusevski.
