More and more talented players are coming up and proving themselves in the World scene. We can attest to the fact that the future of football is in good hands. Here is a list of the top 10 promising footballers in 2019

1. Vinicius Junior

Although Real Madrid has had a poor season with the absence of Zidane and Ronaldo. This man Vinicius Junior has really proven himself replacing Gareth Bale in the starting XI



He signed for Real Madrid in July 2018 and Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientas said he can develop into a world class player


“We are all keen to see Vinicius play, to see how he develops. I think he is a very impressive player, he’s Champions in one on ones and making runs”


Morientas continued “Vinicius reminds me of Savio-the former winger who won 3 Champions League trophies with Real Madrid”

And they are both Brazilians, of course. Both came from very different football style in Brazil, but they adapted quickly”


“So, I’d say Vinicius reminds me of Savio, for their playing style and their position out on the left”

Morientas on Vinicius
2. Nicolo Zaniolo

Nicolo Zaniolo was born on 2nd July 1999 in Italy. Currently, a midfielder at Roma The teenager soon to be 20, has been linked with a number of clubs. But his father said the only Serie A clubs that can afford him are Juventus and Inter Milan. His father, looking like his present manager has said his contract wat Roma will be renewed.


Zaniolo is the youngest Italian player to score twice in a single match in the Champions League


“And I wouldn’t mind seeing him play with the best, that is, with one of Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe or Neymar


“But, above all, whether it is Roma or LA Galaxy, he hopes in the coming years he will start winning trophies”

Zanolo’s Father
3. Kai Havertz

German Wonderkid
He was born on June 11, 1999, and currently plays for Bayern Leverkusen. Big European sides like Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich are all in the race to get the soon to be 20-year-old. He was the youngest Bundesliga debutant when he made his debut in 2016.


Young Havertz has always looked up to Mezut Oil. He is presently compared to the likes of Ballack, Toni Kroos and Arturo Vidal.


German media described him as a player who could do everything. Havertz is a two-footed midfielder, good with his head and technically gifted

4. Reiss Nelson
He was born on December 10, 1999, in England. In the Premier League 2 competition, the forward won player of the month of August and also the player of the year title. He joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 9 and caught the attention the youth coach



Reiss Nelson & another reason to get excited about Arsenal’s future

www.planetfootball.com
5. Ryan Sessegnon
Ryan presently plays for Fulham and Clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool are presently chasing after him


At age 16, he made his name as the first player born in the 2000s to score a goal in a first-team game in the professional English League, and the youngest to score in a Championship match.

Before he helped Fulham ascend to the Premier League, he won several personal awards in the PFA Championship.

6. Moise Kean
Moise became the first player born in 2000 to feature in Serie A when he came on the 84th minute against Pescara, and has since been impressive


The 19-year-old recently suffered a racist abuse by the Cagliari fans, After scoring a goal against them. He has since gotten support from players around the world and has become a little famous.

7. Rodrygo
Rodrygo was born in January, 2001. He currently plays for Santos but is set to join Real Madrid in June 2019. In a 45million euro deal keeping him in Madrid till 2025.


8. Jadon Sancho
The race is on for who will sign the man tagged as the young Ribery. According to Skysports news; The Chief Executive of Dortmund, Hans-Joachim Watzke insists Jadon Sancho will not leave Dortmund this summer



“Cristiano Ronaldo has not been at the top of the world for man y years because of his talent, but because of his focus no one else has.


“If Jadon proves that in the next few years, we can talk about a world career as well. At this time we can only speak about his huge potential”

The Chief Executive Joachim Watzki on Sancho
9. Phil Foden

Guardiola sending young Phil into the battlefield
According to Skysports.com Guardiola said the next generation of football belongs to Phil Foden. He was born 28 May 2000 in England. He became popular in 2017 when he won the FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Ball Award


BBC awarded him with the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award. The 18-year-old has the Premier League winner medical, EFL Cup, and one community shield.

10. Callum Hudson-Odoi

Sarri Recently named Callum Hudson and Ruben Loftus Cheek as the future of Chelsea after their impressive 3-0 win against Brighton.



“He is still young and can improve, of course, but he is already very good. I think he was happy to play today. You know when youi are young you just play, and sometimes you try and miss, but the good thing is to give freshness to the team”
“He is ready; you can see the way he is taking the ball with confidence.”

Hazard on Callum Hudson

“He is working well in training and he is improving. Hudson has got huge potential. He is still young and I am sure he will become a top, top player. He needs to play more games, but its coming

Giroud had these to say

READ MORE www.scot.com.ng