You never know who’s going to shine at the FIFA World Cup. Yes, you can bet Lionel Messi and Neymar are going to put on a show, but it’s harder to predict who the next Diego Forlan and James Rodriguez will be.
Ahead of the tournament, FootTheBall analyses who are the top young guns at the tournament and favourites to win the most prestigious individual awards:
Youssoufa Moukoko – (17)
Hansi Flick has named Dortmund youngster Yousoufa Moukoko to his 26-man World Cup squad. The 17-year-old has been outstanding this season and merited a position in Germany’s squad ahead of the competition.
His call comes only days after he became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to score ten goals. In 21 games in all competitions, the teenager has six goals and six assists. It has stunned the youngster, who will be appearing in his first World Cup, since Germany will be attempting to win their fifth World Cup in Qatar, having last won it in Brazil in 2014.
Garang Kuol (18) – Australia
At 18 years and 10 days, Garang Kuol is the youngest player to debut for Australia since Harry Kewell in 1996.
Kuol scored his first A-League goal on his competition debut against Wellington Phoenix on April 5th 2022 – firing just five minutes after coming onto the pitch. To say it had been a promising start for the youngster is an understatement and his emergence had coincided with the Mariners claiming four straight wins to wrap up a place in the finals.
Since then, Newcastle United have signed the teenage star from Central Coast Mariners, and he has also been called up for Australia’s 2022 World Cup squad.
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Gavi (18) – Spain
At just 18 years old, Gavi is the youngest player ever to be called up for the World Cup by Spain, beating a record held by Cesc Fabregas. The 2022 Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy Award winner is already a starter on Xavi’s Barcelona and comes with loads of potential.
Gavi’s constant pressing and dribbling skills in the midfield will be crucial for Spain as they look to make a deep run in the tournament. He will wear the
number 26.
Jamal Musiala (19) – Germany
Germany has never been shy of producing young talent and Musiala has shown…
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