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The Bundesliga arguably boasts the best of young talent from across Europe within their league. Germany's top-tier football has nurtured some of the top players in football.
There is no doubt that the Bundesliga has been a proliferating ground for young guns. Absolute and steady growth in their playing level has seen these starlets making headlines on a regular basis.
Not to forget, the scouts from Europe's top five leagues keep a keen eye on Bundesliga's budding talents. The number of youngsters seen off by the German league could probably not be matched by any other. At least in recent times.
Christian Pulisic, Luka Jović, Bernd Leno are a few such names who started off in the Bundesliga before moving out and making their mark.
Just like any other year, the upcoming Bundesliga 2021-22 season lines up with heavily talented prodigies as well. While some are already linked to bigger clubs, some remain their club's best hope.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top five young players to watch in the 2021-22 Bundesliga Season.
#5 Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
If a youngster happens to be a regular face within the ranks of a massively talented Bayern Munich team, he has to be something special.
That wonderkid goes by the name of Jamal Musiala. The 18-year-old Stuttgart native has featured for the Bundesliga champions a total of 38 times across all competitions.
Despite having star-studded and highly experienced players at his command, Hansi Flick often bestowed his trust upon this youngster. And without a doubt, it paid off.
Musiala, who also happens to be the youngest German player to feature in a major tournament expects an increased playing time under his new manager Julian Nagelsmann.
#4 Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Paris-born playmaker had a striking season last term with Bayer Leverkusen, netting four goals and providing 12 assists in the campaign. He also played a massive role in Bayer Leverkusen finishing sixth in the table.
Coming from PSG's legion of promising youngsters, Diaby established himself on youth levels before earning senior call-ups. The French winger arrived in the Bundesliga to find more playing minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen, who are aiming to move further up the league table, are heavily reliant on Moussa Diaby. Garnering experience from over three of the top five leagues already, Moussa Diaby is tipped to play for one of the biggest teams in Europe down the line.
#3 Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
The Bundesliga's latest youth icon, Giovanni Alejandro Reyna, or simply Gio Reyna, is a young prodigy from Borussia Dortmund. The American soccer star is a big hit already and he is just an 18-year-old.
He began his journey having enrolled in the youth academy at his hometown club, New York City FC. Gio Reyna then moved to Germany to join arguably the best youth academy in Europe presently — Borussia Dortmund.
The decision to move to the Bundesliga has yielded amazing results for the American as he is now one of the best teenagers in football at the moment. While making his debut in the black and yellow outfit, Reyna smashed compatriot Cristian Pulisic's record of being the youngest American to feature in a Bundesliga game.
Much is expected of this youngster ahead of the 2021-22 Bundesliga season.
#2 Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
Resembling folklore, Alphonso Davies' story has seen him grow to be one of the most desired footballers from being a refugee in Ghana.
The Canadian international's explosive pace, creative mindset and crossing ability makes him a threat down the flanks. At the age of 20, Davies is already considered one of the top-tier football players within the Bundesliga.
The 2020 Champions League winner has only seen upward growth since joining Bayern Munich. The Bayern full-back, who also happens to be a popular Instagram star, was desperately wanted by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
However, his loyalty tied him down at Allianz Arena. He is one of the most looked-upon players this season.
#1 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
Probably the most unsurprising inclusion in the list has to be this one. Erling Braut Haaland, or the Terminator, as dubbed by his admirers, occupies the top spot on our list.
The 21-year-old Leeds-born prodigy has done nothing but score goals and break records in his debut season with Dortmund. Having displayed massive prowess with RB Salzburg, Haaland was wanted by Manchester United and Juventus. However, the Norwegian chose Dortmund to be his new home.
Just two seasons in the Bundesliga and Haaland have already scored 40 league goals off 43 games. It's something that the world has only seen Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo do. Similar excellence has skyrocketed his value and Real Madrid on hot pursuit.
The first teenager to score in five consecutive Champions League games. The 2020 Golden Boy. The fastest and youngest player to reach twenty goals in UCL. The number of records tied to Haaland's name just goes on.
