My team of the upcoming talents in world football . A lot of talents like Pogba , Varane , Koke etc are already playing for established clubs. Most of my picks are comparatively lesser known who will surely start a bidding war between top European Clubs !!
#1 Thibaut Courtois (GK)
Current Club : Atletico Madrid (loan) / Chelsea (Parent Club)Country : Belgium Age: 22 yearsPosition : Goal Keeper
He is probably the most established player on my list. Had a superb season with Atletico Madrid and is definitely a European hot property. He does not want to play second fiddle to Petr ech in Chelsea and Atletico are trying to get a deal done to permanently sign him. Certainly a subject of interest from other European elites.
#2 Serge Aurier (RB)
Current Club : ToulouseCountry : Ivory Coast Age: 21 yearsPosition : Right-Back
Aurier is certainly one of the big names on my list. This Ivory Coast right back is equally comfortable in playing as a center half. He boasts of 6goals, 6 assists in 34 games and has attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool already.
#3 Eliaquim Mangala (CB)
Current Club : Porto FCCountry : France Age: 23 yearsPosition : Centre-Back
This towering centre-back is already subject to a bid from Manchester City. He is big, strong, tactically astute and a regular for FC Porto. He has even challenged Varane and Koscielny for the national team position and a lot of big clubs are monitoring his situation.
#4 Bruno Martins Indi (CB)
Current Club : Feyenoord FC Country : Netherlands Age: 22 yearsPosition : Centre-Back
Again, a strong defender playing in the competitive Dutch Eridivisie . He is the backbone of a relatively new Dutch defense. He needs to be at his best to help Netherlands qualify from a tough group. Manchester United are linked with a move for him.
#5 Ricardo Rodriguez (LB)
Current Club : VfL WolfsburgCountry : Switzerland Age: 21 yearsPosition : Left-Back
He is quite an established name now, especially for avid football fans like me. He helped Wolfsburg secure 5th place and is a typical left back with an eye for goal. He usually takes free kicks for Wolfsburg and has 5 league goals and 9 assists this season. Being only 21 , he is a prospect buy for top teams and will be looking to impress.
#6 Antoine Griezmann (RW)
Current Club : Real SociedadCountry : France Age: 23 yearsPosition : Right Wing
With 16 goals and 4 assists this season, Greizmann is already a rumored transfer target for big clubs. He is definitely someone to watch out in the France team. Again, a big name on my list and can take the world cup by storm.
#7 Mateo Kovai (CM)
Current Club : Inter MilanCountry : Croatia Age: 20 yearsPosition : Centre-Midfield
Great dribbling skills and calm in possession. He makes a commendable midfield trio for Croatia along with Modric and Rakitic. Being only 20, he is definitely one for the future with big clubs monitoring his prowess.
#8 William Carvalho (CM)
Current Club : Sporting LisbonCountry : Portugal Age: 22 yearsPosition : Centre-Midfield
William Carvalho has already been linked to Manchester United. Yet another product from the talent factory of Sporting Lisbon, he will be looking to impress for Portugal this world cup.
#9 Julian Draxler (LW)
Current Club : Schalke 04Country : Germany Age: 20 yearsPosition : Left Wing
Playing as an attacking mid or in wings, Draxler is yet another jewel from the German youth setup. Arsenal came very close to sign him last summer. I don’t expect him to feature a lot for Germany but he is already a hot property and big clubs continue showing interest in him.
#10 Lorenzo Insigne (LF)
Current Club : NapoliCountry : Italy Age: 23 yearsPosition : Left Forward
Lorenzo Insigne had a stellar season for Napoli and a big tournament can definitely attract top clubs for the 5ft4 hitman. He is pacey, has a quick turn and a great eye for goal.
#11 Heung-Min Son (RF)
Current Club : Bayer LeverkusenCountry : South Korea Age: 21 yearsPosition : Right Forward
If people thought Park Ji-Sung was the best export from South Korea, wait till you see this kid. Son is an amazing runner with the ball and a clinical finisher. He has scored some stunning solo goals and Leverkusen will have a tough job to keep him for long.
#12 Christian Atsu (RW)
Current Club : Vitesse Arnhem (loan) / Chelsea (Parent Club)Country : Ghana Age: 21 yearsSubstitute (RW)
He is definitely an exciting prospect from the African nations. He had a successful spell at Vitesse this season and looks to combine with Ayew and Gyan to help Ghana to glory.
#13 Divock Origi (ST)
Current Club : Lille OSCCountry : Belgium Age: 19 yearsSubstitute (ST)
Surprise call up for Belgium , he is definitely on the rise. He had 10 goals in 19 matches for the U19s before being called up for the national side.
#14 Memphis Depay (RW)
Current Club : PSV EindhovenCountry : Netherlands Age: 20 yearsSubstitute (RW)
Linked with a United move ( nearly the entire Dutch team is , after LVG appointment :D ), this winger already boasts of 24 goals, 21 assists in 84 games for his club. He is definitely one to watch out for the Oranjes.
#15 The Team
