Summary
A research group called CIES Football Observatory has identified top young soccer talents from leagues outside Europe's big five: Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A. These players, born in 2006 or later, show potential to become notable names by 2026. The list includes athletes from various teams who are recognized for their skills and achievements at a young age.
Key Facts
- The CIES Football Observatory conducted research to find promising young soccer players from leagues outside Europe's major five.
- The players were evaluated based on their ability in areas like dribbling, defense, and goal-scoring.
- Givairo Read, a 19-year-old, plays for Feyenoord as a right-back and has been prominent for two seasons.
- Geovany Quenda, 18, is a right winger at Sporting, with Chelsea set to sign him next summer.
- Caleb Yirenkyi, 19, has played for Ghana's national team and is known for his versatility.
- Rodrigo Mora, 18, made history at Porto as the youngest European goalscorer in the Club World Cup.
- Kees Smit, 19, from AZ Alkmaar, gained attention from top clubs like Chelsea due to tournament success.
- Other players in the list include Pedrinho from FK Zenit, Rayan Vitor from Vasco da Gama, Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander, Joane Gadou from RB Salzburg, and Alvaro Montoro from Botafogo.
