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Talent is normally seen at a young age, in football young football stars have rocked their talented skills in the field of play through their achievements and expected potential while playing. Many youngsters are aged even below 21 years, when we talk of youngsters the name of Lionel Messi comes to mind because the Argentine started becoming a potential world-class footballer when he joined Barcelona at 13 years old. Here is a round-up of 10 youngster footballers in 2024.

LAMIE YAMAL-BARCELONA (17 YEARS OLD)

The 17-year-old winger is already featured in the first eleven team. His debut was in the 4-0 win over Real Betis in April 2023. Yamal played a major role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. He has scored a total of 13 goals so far from 66 matches played.

JUDE BELLINGHAM-REAL MADRID (21 YEARS OLD)  

The former Borussia Dortmund player was the best performer last season 2023/24 while at Real Madrid, with a record of 27 goals and 15 assists in all competitions. The attacking midfielder also scored two goals and one assist for England during the Euro 2024.

JAMAL MUSIALA-BAYERN MUNICH (21 YEARS OLD)

The German displayed a great performance during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, his skills of dribbling through defenders leave the opponents in a nightmare if not marked properly. He shared the Golden Boot at the Euro 2024, Jamal has scored eight goals this season 2024/25 for Bayern Munich.

ENDRICK-REAL MADRID (18 YEARS OLD)

The youngster scored his first two international goals against England and Spain respectively, the Brazilian has an eye-catching performance. Even Real Madrid wanted the player back in 2022 but came to an agreement with Palmeiras to sign the player in July 2024. On September 2004 Endrick scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League debut.

KOBBIE MAINOO-MANCHESTER UNITED (19 YEARS OLD)

Kobbie joined Man. U in 2022 and has had an impressive performance ever since his debut, he also forced his way to England’s first team and was named in the Euro’s 2024. Kobbie has managed to score 5 goals from 54 matches played considering he is a defensive midfielder.

XAVI SIMONS-RB LEIPZIG (21 YEARS OLD)

By the age of 17 Xavi already had 2.4 million followers on Instagram, he was then playing for Barcelona but after failing to agree to terms he moved to PSG then to PSV for one season and now he is at RB Leipzig on loan. Xavi helped the Netherlands national team reach the Euro 2024 semifinals where they were knocked out.

WARREN ZAIRE-EMERY-PSG (18 YEARS OLD)

Zaire has been used consistently in the midfield by PSG since his signing, he has made over 80 appearances for the team. He has scored a total of seven goals for the two seasons he has been in PSG which is a good sign for the youngster that he has a bright future ahead.

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO-MANCHESTER UNITED (20 YEARS OLD)

The Argentine dribbling style and courage when with the ball have made him the fan’s favourites, he is even listed in the team’s first eleven. His overhead volley kick against Everton in 2023/24 was considered one of the greatest goals ever in the Premier League. He has so far scored 21 goals in 102 appearances.

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