Top 5 youth prospects at Real Madrid right now (2021)

Five best youth players in Real Madrid right now
Five best youth players in Real Madrid right now

#3 Rodrygo Goes

FC Internazionale v Real Madrid: Group B - UEFA Champions League
FC Internazionale v Real Madrid: Group B - UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid have made significant investment in securing Rodrygo Goes and the Brazilian has showcased his potential so far. Since his arrival in 2019 from Santos, the Brazilian youngster has shown immense promise and delivered for his team during crucial moments.

Rodrygo is extremely versatile, as evident with his exploits on both the flanks. The 20-year-old possesses a bag full of tricks to beat defenders and a calm head in front of goal.

Besides his attacking qualities, what sets him apart is his defensive workrate and his unselfishness in the final third. That's one of the reasons Rodrygo has been so effective on the right, linking up well with the rest of the team.

For his exploits, Rodrygo has racked up 11 goals and 12 assists for Real Madrid so far, with seven of his goals coming in the Champions League.

In the current campaign, Rodrygo has scored a winner against Inter in a 1-0 win in the Champions League. He also provided an excellent assist against Barcelona in the El Clasico in La Liga.


#2 Eduardo Camavinga

Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League

France's youngest player in a century, Eduardo Camavinga, is a rare prospect. With many top European clubs behind the player, Real Madrid made a lucrative deal (€40m) on the last day of the summer transfer window to sign Camavinga. Since his arrival, he has already showcased his talent with some strong performances on the pitch.

On his debut against Celta Viga, Camavinga scored a goal to announce his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French talent again had an impact after coming on as a substitute against Inter, providing an assist to Rodrygo's late winner in the Champions League. He has remained unfazed under pressure so far, which will explain why Carlo Ancelotti relies on him.

Considering his abilities, Camavinga is a total package. The 18-year-old is great at tackles, possesses sensational passing range and is a dribbler, too. His tactical intelligence is praiseworthy as Camavinga always has a penchant for running into space and creating space for his teammates.

It is still too early to predict but the sky is the limit for Camavinga if he keeps on improving.


#1 Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League

It comes as no surprise as Vinicius Junior takes the #1 spot in our list. The Brazilian wunderkind is already a star at Real Madrid, impressing his fans and critics alike with some sensational displays so far.

With a jaw-dropping skillset under his belt, Vinicius has wreaked havoc on opponents' defenses from the left. The 21-year-old beats defenders with utter ease due to his raw pace, dribbling skills and trickery. His marauding runs on the left flank spells trouble for defenders, which makes it harder for them to mark him.

The only criticism against Vinicius earlier was his poor efficiency in the final third. The Brazilian winger has managed to prove his critics wrong, scoring seven goals and providing five assists for Real Madrid in all competitions so far this campaign.

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