8 – Kenan Yildiz (TUR) – Juventus

Kenan Yıldız, born in May 2005, is one of football's most promising emerging stars. Of Turkish origin but born in Germany, Yıldız quickly made a name for himself in the youth ranks at Bayern Munich before moving to Juventus in the summer of 2022. In his first season in a Juventus shirt, he has demonstrated impressive growth both within the team Primavera and Next Gen. His skill and technique quickly elevated him to one of the Italian club's most exciting young talents.

Yıldız made his Serie A debut for Juventus in a 3–0 win over Udinese in August 2023. His first start came in December of the same year in a game against Frosinone. He scored a brilliant goal, dribbling past two defenders before finishing with precision, becoming the youngest foreign goalscorer in Juventus' Serie A history, aged 18 years and 233 days. In addition to his achievements at club level, Yıldız has also made a name for himself on the international scene, having represented Turkey at youth level and with the senior team, scoring his first international goal against Germany, the country of his birth.

Yıldız is known for his versatility on the pitch, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, winger and striker. Compared to Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero for his playing style and goal-scoring ability, Yıldız has attracted the attention of major European clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool. However, with a contract at Juventus until 2027, he has established himself as a key player in the club's future. His trajectory so far, marked by talent, technique and versatility, suggests a bright future for this young player on the world football scene.

7 – Kobbie Mainoo (ENG) – Manchester United

Kobbie Mainoo, born 19 April 2005, is a talented English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United. His versatility is remarkable, as he is capable of playing both as a central, defensive and attacking midfielder. Standing out in Manchester United's youth system, Mainoo was awarded the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in 2023. He made his first-team debut in a League Cup game in January 2023.

Mainoo has been a central figure for Manchester United in the 2023-2024 season, scoring his first Premier League goal in a thrilling 4-3 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. That goal, a 97th-minute winner, was later awarded the Premier League Goal of the Month for February 2024. His impressive performance is not limited to his club; He was called up to the England senior squad for the first time in March 2024, increasing his chances of being selected for Euro 2024. Prior to this, Mainoo represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

Mainoo has been compared to Clarence Seedorf for his play, and former players such as Ian Wright and Gary Lineker have publicly praised his talent and maturity on the pitch. Mainoo's ability to influence the game in midfield and his proven competence at both club and international level signal a bright future for this young player.