10. Matija Nastastic (Manchester City)
The Serbian defender has had a brilliant first season at the Etihad Stadium after signing from Fiorentina. At only 20 years of age he has been one of the team’s most consistent performers, keeping the experienced Joleon Lescott out of the team all year. Well worth the £14million City paid for him last summer.
9. Lucas Moura (PSG)
The fact that PSG held off competition from Manchester United to sign Lucas Moura for £38million when he was just 19 says all you need to know about this Brazilian talent. The attacking midfielder is one of the best youngsters in the game and is sure to pay back his big transfer fee for the French side once he settles.
8. Oscar (Chelsea)
Chelsea pulled off the signing of a great young player when they brought in Oscar for nearly £20million this summer. Compared with former AC Milan star Kaka, the 21-year-old settled quickly at Stamford Bridge, scoring some stunning goals against Juventus in the Champions League, and linking up with Juan Mata and Eden Hazard in a skillful attacking trio for the Blues.
7. Christian Eriksen (Ajax)
The Danish youngster has been rumoured to be leaving Ajax for the last few years, after quickly showing himself to be a world class young talent. He is still with the Amsterdam club, but almost every big club in Europe will be tracking him again this summer after another great season in which he has contributed 13 goals and 23 assists from midfield.
6. Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Tipped by many to be a future England captain, Jack Wilshere plays with both skill and maturity which is very rare for his age. The 21-year-old has been unlucky with injuries so far in his career, but has had a good comeback season for the Gunners this year. Probably the best talent to come through Arsenal’s youth system since Ashley Cole.