Best young midfielders in world football, featuring Juventus starlet Paul Pogba.
Ranking the best young midfielders in the world at the moment (aged 23 or under), with Juventus starlet Paul Pogba and a top prospect at Manchester United…
10) Andreas Pereira (Manchester United)
Still only 19, Brazilian starlet Andreas Pereira scored a beauty of a free-kick for Manchester United as they beat Ipswich last week and is knocking on the door of the Reds’ first-team.
9) Eric Dier (Tottenham)
Moving into midfield this season has brought the best out of Tottenham youngster Eric Dier, who looks a great prospect for both Spurs and England.
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8) Rafinha Alcantara (Barcelona)
Unfortunately injured for much of the rest of this season, but Rafinha has produced some fine football for Barcelona and looks like the next big thing at the Nou Camp.
7) Emre Can (Liverpool)
A powerful defensive midfielder or defender with tecnhnique and quality, Liverpool’s Emre Can is among the best young midfielders in the world right now.
6) Marco Verratti (PSG)
Already a key part of a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain side, Marco Verratti looks like becoming the next Andrea Pirlo with his great range of passing.
5) Ross Barkley (Everton)
Another England prospect, Ross Barkley has become an important part of the Everton first-team and England national side already in his short career.
4) Hakan Calhanoglu (Bayer Leverkusen)
A set-piece genius, Hakan Calhanoglu is another exciting prospect in the Bundesliga, and the 22-year-old Turk has attracted interest from big clubs like Manchester United.
3) Mateo Kovacic (Real Madrid)
Signed by Real Madrid this summer, Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic shone at previous club Inter Milan and looks a real prospect for the future.
2) Koke (Atletico Madrid)
Long regarded as one of the best young players in the world, Koke has been instrumental to Atletico Madrid’s recent success.
1) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Easily the best youngster on the planet, Paul Pogba also tops our list of best young midfielders after his stunning form since leaving Manchester United for Juventus as a teenager.
