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3. Mason Mount

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For the first time in a long time at Stamford Bridge, the prospect of first team football for young players looks closer to reality than fairytale. Previously, depending on who you ask, the youth policy sometimes even resembled a nightmare.

Mount dictates play relentlessly, has an obsession with finding space, is adept at releasing teammates and escaping his midfield counterparts. He even occasionally chips in with an effort from range that narrowly escapes the grasp of the keeper. The 20-year-old is among a generation of young English players that are bucking the stereotype of what used to define being an English footballer, expanding their horizons in the hopes of a greater footballing education.

2. Rodrygo

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When Rodrygo Goes agreed his future switch from Santos, he followed the footsteps of another Brazilian teenager – Vinicius Junior, who had sealed a €45 million move to the Spanish capital a few years back. He has already been dubbed as Brazil’s “new Neymar”.

Just like his compatriot, he transcends with the ball at his feet and has remarkable dribbling skills. He also has good judgement on when to take on the defender or pass to his teammates. Selecao coach Tite once stated that he had already been left amazed by Rodrygo’s dribbling, finishing and, above all else, maturity.

1. Joao Felix

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JoĂŁo Felix is the latest wonderkid on the scene in Portugal to be dubbed the “next Ronaldo”.

As soon as he touches the ball, you realize why was courted by several of Europe’s top clubs. Eventually, Atletico Madrid won the battle, signing him for a staggering €120 million from Portuguese side Benfica. Despite being just 19, he has managed to bring the joy back to the Estadio da Luz and place Benfica in the domestic title fight once again.

At his age, as some in Portugal have lately been arguing, Felix seems to be even more developed than Cristiano Ronaldo was when he was still settling into life at Manchester United after arriving from Sporting CP. Devastatingly effective when running at defenders, the teen star is capable of playing in every position across the forward line. With a vast skill set that will probably only get better as he develops more, he already possesses an elegance and self-confidence with the ball comparable to the best talents in the game.

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