They are young talents that have not been well known but possess great potential, and are creating a fierce competition among European giants, especially the two Premier League giants MU and Liverpool.
These young players, from the academy to the first team, showed great potential, sparked rumors of transfer before the summer of 2026. At the age of only 16 to 22, they are hidden faces who are defenders, master midfielder, witch witch and scoring machine ready to break through.
Aeron Bouman (18 years old, Ajax)
Leading the legendary academy group of Ajax is Aeron Bouman. This tall and brave defender is especially attracting attention from the Premier League and La Liga giants. The 18 -year -old has launched the Ajax one in this season, showing the calmness and sharp tactics that the famous Ajax's young training system has produced.
Clubs such as Chelsea, MU, Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City are all pursuing, considering him the next generation of the Dutch defensive pearls with the potential to shine.
Jorse Mokio (17 years old, Ajax)
The defensive midfielder rejected the invitation from the world's top teams while in Gent to join Ajax in the summer of 2024. Why is Mokio a “magnet” that attracts European giants?
Priority is better than money, this young man did not waste time and was rewarded worthy. Initially, he often played for the youth team, but Mokio had an official debut for the AJX first team on August 29, 2024.
In the pitch instead of the match against Jagielloniaiaiastok in the Europa League play-off, Mokio became the youngest player who was not the Dutch (he was a Belgian) wearing a Ajax team at the age of 16 and 182 days. In the second half of last season, he was an indispensable pillar of Ajax. And this season, he played 3/3 matches in the Dutch league.
Petar Ratkov (22 years old, salzburg)
Ratkov is the oldest player on this list. But the instinct of hunting has helped him become the player to score the most goals in the Austrian league this season with 5 goals/5 matches.
Rangers has kept an eye on England for more than two years, but now they are facing fierce competition from the Premier League clubs and the leading European teams. CIES football observation center has ranked 79th in the list of the 100 best U20 players from 32 European league.
The Serbian striker is highly appreciated for its ability to fight, fight the ball, create opportunities, make walls and finish.
Max Cameron (16 years old, Rangers)
Rangers's young talent is a phenomenon of Scotland football at the age of 16.
Brilliantly shone in the U17 Scotland team with goals from the left wing, Cameron (can kick the left striker, the left midfielder and the public household) in the sights of many British teams, considered a potential export talent. Rangers will really want to keep him, so they signed a new contract with this player.
However, when Cameron's talent attracted the true attention of the Premier League, his leaving Rangers was only a matter of time.
Alfie Hutchison (16 years old, Newcastle)
Newcastle successfully recruited 16 -year -old Hutchison winger from Rangers Academy this summer. Thereby owning one of the brightest talents of Scotland football.
With the ability to dribble and the potential has not been exploited, Hutchison is expected to shine with Choi Chu as a versatile striker that can rise to the top of the Premier League.
Hutchison joined Rangers from Hearts in 2024 and became the mainstay of the U18 team, launching the youth team last season. He also used to wear U15, U16 Scotland and used a number when he scored a double against the QPR net at Glasgow Cup earlier this year.
Cooper Masson (16 years old, Aberdeen)
As a central midfielder, Masson was borrowed by Kelty Hearts to have more opportunities to play. Immediately, even though he was only 16 years old, he was becoming an important link of the new team, kicking in all 4 matches in the Scottish league this season.
Masson's positive energy and passing capabilities have made the big guys of English football pay attention. There are even many rumors that Man City, Tottenham, MU and Liverpool are lined up to have Masson's signature.
Anton Robinson (17 years old, Swindon)
In the lower tournament of English football, Swindon's Anton Robinson features a height of 1m95. This giant teenage goalkeeper has the ability to control the penalty area very well and have been on the pitch from the bench at EFL Trophy this season.
Robinson is being eye -catching by Arsenal, Spurs, MU and Liverpool. He is a rare gem and is considered a goalkeeper that can reach the top, if given the opportunity.
