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Soccer has seen its fair share of gifted youngsters over the years. They tend to burst onto the scene out of nowhere, giving fans hope of a new era of unadulterated soccer wizardry. Most of the said wunderkinders, however, end up fizzling out, as they find it difficult to shine among the best in the business.
The UEFA Champions League is where prospects turn into starlets and starlets emerge as full-blown stars. It is the ideal competition for youngsters to show their mettle, and we believe there are five top contenders who will look to take the tournament by storm this season. Here are the top five U21 stars one should keep an eye on in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League campaign.
#5 Rasmus Hojlund – Manchester United
Rasmus Hojlund Made His Debut In 3-1 Defeat To Arsenal
Manchester United are coming into the competition in poor form, having lost three of their first five Premier League games. They need someone to lead the way and help them find their footing. And there is hardly a person better suited for it than new signing Rasmus Hojlund.
The 20-year-old, who joined from Atalanta BC in August, is not only a gifted goalscorer but he also has a penchant for creating chances. Hojlund scored 16 times and provided seven assists in 42 games across competitions last term and he has the quality to come good for United this season. It will be interesting to see if he manages to score his first United goal in the clash with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday (September 20).
#4 Gavi – Barcelona
Gavi Has Already Played Over 100 Games For Barcelona
Barcelona’s famed youth academy La Masia has produced many gems over the years. Gavi, who was officially promoted to the senior team in June 2021, is one of the best players to come out of La Masia in recent years.
Just 19 years old, Gavi already has the traits of a world-class midfielder. He exudes calmness on the pitch, works tirelessly from start to finish, and has a knack for the spectacular…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2023-09-19 08:21:41
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