The Champions League which started this week contains most of the best young players in the world. Many of them are more than put on the radar of ‘planet football’ because they are in well-known teams. On that list is the Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Xavi Simons and a long list of players aged 21 or younger who are more than stabilized in the elite. But there are others who have not yet completed that work and may do so at this time. Champions League. At Mundo Deportivo we have prepared a list with the 10 best U-21 players who are not yet well known but will take part in the competition and will certainly have a lot to talk about.
1
Antonio Silva (2003)
Benfica
He has more than established himself in Benfica’s starting eleven and has even found his way into Portugal’s national team, but he still needs to make the jump to one of Europe’s major leagues, just as his former teammate Joao Neves did when he left for PSG. He is a modern centre-back, very complete and capable of being the leader of the team without a doubt.
2
Johan Bakayoko (2003)
PSV Eindhoven
A dagger in the right wing of a PSV that is undoubtedly a team to follow because of the courage and joy with which it plays. His 12 goals and 9 assists in the last edition of the Eredivisie suggested that he could leave, but for now he remains at the Philips Stadion.
3
Oscar Gloukh (2004)
Salzburg
Israeli star who has dazzled in several youth championships, he is also the player to watch for a Salzburg team where world-class stars like a Haaland or a certain Sadio Mané, among others, usually appear . More than good midfielder, extremely skilled and elusive and easy for goals. It will get people talking.
4
Kenan Yildiz (2005)
Juventus
In Spain there is a lot of talk about Arda Güler being in Real Madrid, but Türkiye keeps another great talent as good or higher than the Real Madrid player. Great winger, right footed but with a taste for playing on the left wing. He scored the first goal of this Champions League, as the same strong candidate to be one of the best in the competition.
5
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (2004)
Borussia Dortmund
With no room to climb towards the elite at Manchester City, he tried his luck by joining Borussia Dortmund and not only is he in the first team, but he promises to be one of the most important parts of Nuri Sahin’s team as a left winger. . Last season, in the tie against Atlético, he already showed signs of his quality.
6
Ousmane Diomande (2003)
Sports of Portugal
The head of the defense of Sporting de Portugal. A real wall that is very hard to break through, especially good at scoring and strong in the aerial game. It’s only a matter of time before he makes the jump to one of Europe’s major leagues.
7
John Duran (2003)
Aston Villa
It will not be easy for him to find a place in the starting lineup for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, but there is no doubt that he will have opportunities throughout the 8 rounds of the Champions League group stage and he promises to take advantage of them. Forward with a great nose for goal, one of those who gets oil from where there seems to be nothing.
8
Lamine Camara (2004)
Monaco
Long-range midfielder, with good ball handling and great creativity to be the axis of the team. Despite his youth, Monaco moves him.
9
Giovanni Fabbiano (2003)
Bologna
Accustomed to Inter Milan, Bologna knew how to discover the talent in him and did not hesitate to bring him to Renatto Dell’Ara so that he could be one of the great reasons why the team, led by Thiago Motta, succeeded qualify for this Champions. . Very dangerous midfielder in the opponent’s field, one of those who make the game better every time the ball passes to him.
10
Antonio Nusa (2005)
Leipzig
If Leipzig chose him the moment they were left without Dani Olmo, it was no coincidence. However, he is not exactly the same player as the current Barcelona player, although he promises to bring a lot of joy to Leipzig with all the danger he creates in the rival field. He has a great dribbler and after shining in Bruges he will make it to the team with energy.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
