5. Julian Draxler (Schalke)
Schalke will be delighted to have recently secured Julian Draxler to a long-term contract, with the 19-year-old showing himself to be another excellent youngster coming through in Germany at the moment. The attacking midfielder has already worked his way into the German national side and will surely get a move to a bigger club in the near future.
4. Stephan El Shaarawy (AC Milan)
Undoubtedly one of the best young talents in world football, the 20-year-old Milan winger is the joint-third highest goal scorer in Serie A this season, showing tremendous ability with a range of great strikes for the club. Manchester City are understood to have made him a target this summer, and they will have to pay big money for a player who looks like being on Messi and Ronaldo’s level in a few years’ time.
3. Mario Goetze (Borussia Dortmund)
Bayern Munich have landed themselves one of the signings of the summer after securing the transfer of Mario Goetze from rivals Borussia Dortmund. The skillful playmaker has been a crucial part of Dortmund’s success in the last few years and is still only 20. He will be one to fear as he grows and develops in this current Bayern side.
2. Isco (Malaga)
Manchester City are hoping to sign La Liga’s best young talent this summer, after 21-year-old Isco enjoyed yet another great year with Malaga. The midfielder has all the components to be a great player, with an eye for a pass and a good goal-scoring touch. Chelsea and PSG are also interested in the exciting Spaniard.
1. Neymar (Santos)
Considered for many years now as the best young player in the world, Neymar looks like finally moving to showcase his skills in Europe with a move to Barcelona rumoured to be wrapped up. The Catalans have spent big money on the Brazilian, who will form a mouth-watering partnership with Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp next season. The 21-year-old has the world at his feet, and looks to have picked the right club for expressing himself and his immense skill.