From technical ability to physical endurance to pure skill, these 10 young soccer players are making big names for themselves on the field. Keep an eye out for their early cards and memorabilia, because these guys are sure to have big careers.
Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Norway national team. A great goal-scorer, Haaland is recognized for his pace, athleticism, and strength, earning him the nickname, “The Terminator” by many of his admirers.
But more than his position and stats, Haaland has an undeniable passion for the sport. He takes everything the world of European football throws at him in stride and does it all with a huge smile on his face.
Age: 20
Fun Fact: At five years old, Haaland broke the world record for long-standing jump for his age group.
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Philip Walter Foden is an English professional footballer who plays primarily as a forward and midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. Foden's breakthrough into professional European football came in 2017 when he won the FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Ball award.
Growing up as a fan of Manchester City, Fodin has always had a love for the game. His childhood coaches recall him as “punctual, on time, and early.” Often at the training ground kicking a ball around with his dad before practice.
Age: 20
Fun Fact: Fodin bought a two-million-pound home for himself and his family at the age of 18.
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Alphonso Boyle Davies is a Canadian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or winger for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team. He is considered a highly promising prospect in the media due to his speedy pace, dribbling, creativity, and crossing ability.
Davies is a teenage European football sensation. The player’s recent acceleration in performance on the field has indicated that he is and will continue to be one of the most important players in Bayern’s squad.
Age: 20
Fun Fact: Davies was born in Buduburam, a refugee camp in the Gomoa East District of Ghana, where his parents had fled during the Second Liberian Civil War. The family moved to Windsor, Ontario, when Davies was four, and later settled in Edmonton, Alberta.
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João Félix Sequeira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the best young players of his generation, he is known for his speed, creativity, acrobatic abilities, and technique.
Félix has grown immensely since his first appearance in the soccer spotlight. Transforming from wide-eyed and bushy-haired teenager to gritty and determined young man, the player likely has yet to reach the peak of his skills.
Age: 21
Fun Fact: Félix’s parents, are both physical education teachers and he credits them with keeping him centered growing up.
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Pedro González López, commonly known as Pedri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Barcelona and the Spain national team. Pedri likes to play in a free roam position, he occupies central areas and sometimes even drops down to the defense to pick the ball up.
The confident young player gets along well with his teammates and is quickly becoming the darling of Spanish media. Pedri’s grounded personality and nature are sure to get him far in his career as a footballer.
Age: 18
Fun Fact: Pedri’s childhood hero was Barcelona legend and La Liga ICON Andres Iniesta.
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Mason Will John Greenwood is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Greenwood made his first start for Manchester United in September 2019 in a UEFA Europa League match against Astana, in which he became the club's youngest ever goal-scorer in European competition at the age of 17.
Though Greenwood is quickly becoming a household name, the player is quiet and modest behind the scenes. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and of course, playing soccer.
Age: 19
Fun Fact: Greenwood is equally strong in both feet. He likes to switch it up when it comes to free-kicks and penalties.
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Bukayo Ayoyinka T. M. Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or left-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. With a fierce pace, Saka is a force to be reckoned with, capable of getting into dangerous positions and playing killer final balls.
Saka is humble, respectful, and a natural leader. It’s this desire to grow and learn that will take the player far.
Age: 19
Fun Fact: Freddie Ljungberg was Saka’s idol growing up.
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Jadon Malik Sancho is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team. A highly technical, creative player, he is known for his trickery, pace, and use of finesse in one-on-one situations.
Those who know him best insist Sancho has retained his humility during his rapid rise to stardom. He is still the same harmlessly cheeky, football-loving kid they've always known.
Age: 21
Fun Fact: Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson was one of Sancho’s close friends during childhood.
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Ferran Torres García is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team. He has represented Spain internationally at various youth levels and debuted for the senior team in 2020.
Torres was just a kid from Valencia when he was spotted playing futsal with his friends and asked to join the club’s famous academy. Since then, Torres has made a name for himself as a player with great technical ability, speed, and control.
Age: 21
Fun Fact: Torres was born on a leap year – February 29, 2000.
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Eduardo Camavinga is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Rennes and the France national team. Born in Angola to Congolese parents, he is considered among the top youngsters in the world of soccer.
Growing up, Camavinga wanted to do judo like his big brother, but it quickly became apparent he had extraordinary ability in soccer. At the age of seven Camavinga had joined a local club and it wasn’t long before he was playing with children much older than him.
Age: 18
Fun Fact: Camavinga had a net worth of 500,000 Euros as of November 2020, and still lives in his parent’s house.
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Giovanni Alejandro Reyna is an American footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the United States national team. A true all-rounder, Reyna shines in pace and possesses a keen eye for the killer pass.
On the field, Reyna describes himself as entertaining, creative, and unselfish. Off the field, he’s determined, fun, and loving.
Age: 18
Fun Fact: Reyna’s favourite food is French fries.
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