Lamin helped beat Real Madrid again.
A year ago, Yamal was good, but now he has become a full-fledged star of Barcelona’s core. For the first time in history, the Catalans have scored four or more goals in two consecutive Clasicos. A humiliation for Real Madrid, whose young talents did not help Ancelotti. Although I want to talk not only about Yamal and Gavi this season. There are many excellent players in the world who are not over 20 years old.
Goalkeeper
Guillaume Reste (Toulouse, 19 years old)
Like a cousin of Maignan of Milan and the French team. One of the most gifted goalkeepers of the new generation. It’s difficult for a nineteen year old guy to earn a spot in the base in the top 5 goaltenders who mature a little later. But Reste played at 18 and didn’t lose his place after a year. We have already praised him and stand by these ratings. Guillaume jumps beautifully from a low guard, just like Barthez. He is good at deflecting balls with his right hand, despite being left-handed. We are waiting for Rest to transfer to a serious club.
Defenders
Rico Lewis (Manchester City, 20)
It’s a difficult season for right-backs. Even among adult teachers, many make mistakes. Not everyone is as good a striker as Barcelona’s Kounde. But Lewis, despite Manchester City’s problems, is still one of the world’s best talents under the age of twenty. Guardiola needed Rico on the right and in midfield. After Walker leaves, he could become the primary right back for the rest of the season. The Townies will be angry after their defeats and Rico will have the chance of a lifetime.
Abdukodir Khusanov (“Lance”, 20 years old)
One foot in Manchester City, but recently the Uzbek central defender played for the Belarusian club. Surprising the progress of City scouts, Guardiola ordered the signing of the young defender. Tenacious and durable, with excellent speed. Khusanov can improve as a big, but there is a risk of getting lost. It’s not easy for Frenchman Yoro at Manchester United. And the team is unstable, and there are still many competitors. But footballers from the French championship often end up in serious clubs.
Dean Huysen (Bournemouth, 19)
Just a “quiet guy”. Huysen celebrates his success at Bournemouth in the style of the famous meme about the dog that doesn’t sweat. The player has an interesting fate. Born in Amsterdam, he grew up in Spanish club schools. He opens up at Bournemouth, where they trust young central defenders. Next to Dean is Zabarny, who is of interest to the grown-ups. Huysen moved from playing for the Dutch youth teams to the Spanish youth team. If he resists the pressure, he will end up at a big club.
Antonio Nusa (Leipzig, 19 years old)
When German national team defender David Raum was injured, Leipzig became worried. Experienced Henriks could cover the left edge, but 19-year-old Norwegian Nusa played more brightly. Antonio recently played for Club Brugge and stood out in Belgium. But it was important to take it to the next level. It turned out that one of Haaland’s national team teammates can work the entire left flank. When necessary, Nusa becomes a left midfielder. And while Raum was nursing his ankle, the 19-year-old Leipzig newcomer managed to cover the entire touchline.
midfielder
Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG18 years old)
One of the most valuable players in Ligue 1. For an eighteen-year-old player, he even has too much confidence in himself. Zaire-Emery is the real boss. It is clear that Vitinha, with his experience – the Portuguese “old man” is 24 years old – balances the game PSG. But Zaire-Emery also pulls the cover on himself. The Frenchman can become the main player of the national team until World Cup-2026, if he does not argue with Deschamps. Warren excels at precise passing and has improved in one-on-one battles. At his age, changes in form are inevitable, but the midfielder’s head works wonderfully.
João Neves (PSG20 years)
He impressed in Paris with a series of assists, but stopped abruptly and is no longer conceding assists. But Neves, despite his age, has proven to be a good starting player PSG. The newcomer from Benfica went to the French Championship in vain. He was brought there by an agent friendly to the transfer manager in Paris, the Kampusch club advisor. Let’s see where Neves goes next. It’s obvious that Ligue 1 is too strong. Joao is only 20 years old, he will prove his class – he will be in the heart of Portugal at World Cup-2026.
Gavi (Barcelona, 20 years old)
It’s good that the Spaniard has successfully returned from a difficult injury. Gavi missed the European Championship and lost the title that Yamal holds. But the graduate of the Barcelona school is also important and Flick needs him on the pitch. Gavi can play in different positions. The success of Casado, Pedri and Gavi reminds fans of the era of the great trio Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta. Gavi can eventually learn to read someone else’s game better, but for now he is content with his own decisions. The midfielder has a clear mind and great passes.
Forwards
Lamin Yamal (Barcelona, 17)
Scored in two consecutive Clasicos. Once again, I celebrated the goal in the style of Neymar, my childhood idol. Yamal even did his own hair, showing the hairdresser photos of the young Brazilian. We hope Yamal will be more professional than the former Barcelona winger. Lamin acts with incredible maturity. He is not always the only one in the spotlight, but with Yamal, his teammates Lewandowski and Rafinha attack in a more fun way. The young winger brings freshness and technique to Barcelona.
Samuel Omorodion (Porto, 20 years old)
Given that the Brazilian Endrick is not doing well at Real and the Irishman Ferguson is having problems at Brighton, we will send a man who is still playing outside the elite leagues to the center of the attack. Omorodion deserves attention. The Spaniard is a strong and strong striker with high performances for Porto. Atlético probably regretted giving him away too cheaply. The Dragons spent 15 million euros, and now Samuel’s transfer is one of the best transfers of the season.
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus, 19 years old)
Under Motta at Juventus, the young Turkish player tried five different positions. Kenan is nominally a left winger, but Yildiz has the shooting and vision. He therefore has no problem moving to other areas to control the young team’s play. You can even imagine him as a fake attacker. The young man will certainly not do worse than Havertz at Arsenal. Kenan will be interested in other famous clubs, but for now he is helping Juventus. A bold and sharp attacking midfielder.
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