Lanjutan Kemaren

Álvaro Morata
Nationality: Spain
Date of Birth: 23-10-1992
Club: Real Madrid
Position: Striker

Morata plays as a forward and has progressed in leaps and bounds; having made his debut for Real Madrid Castilla only in August 2010, the 18-year-old has already started making appearances for the first-team. The teenager has impressed coach Jose Mourinho this season and has played for the Spanish giants in the Primera Division and the Copa del Rey.

Iker Muniain
Nationality: Spain
Date of Birth: 19-12-1992
Club: Athletic Bilbao
Position: Attacking Midfield/ Forward

Perhaps a more recognisable name than the others, the Pamplona-born attacker is still only 18 years of age, and coach Joaquin Caparros has been careful in nurturing his development. Despite his age, he is closing in on 50 Primera Division appearances, and remains the youngest-ever scorer in La Liga.

Ahmed Musa
Nationality: Nigeria
Date of Birth: 14-10-1992
Club: VVV Venlo
Position: Striker/ Winger

Broke a 20-year scoring record in the Nigerian league with Kano Pillars before moving to Europe with Venlo. Has recently made his Super Eagles debut. Pace is his greatest asset.

Mateo Musacchio
Nationality: Argentina
Date of Birth: 26-08-1990
Club: Villarreal
Position: Centre Back

The former River Plate youngster has long been regarded as one of the Yellow Submarines' most promising talents, and he has not only successfully made the step up from the B team this season, he has became a first team regular, looking to be a composed, distinguished defender alongside the experienced Carlos Marchena.

Knowledge Musona
Nationality: Zimbabwe
Date of Birth: 21-06-1990
Club: Kaizer Chiefs
Position: Striker

The talented Zimbabwean striker is making waves in South Africa with Kaizer Chiefs, scoring frequently. His masterful finishing and the ease with which he turns defenders has caught the eye of many scouts; it seems to be only a matter of time before the 'Smiling Assassin' graces the pitches of Europe.

Mirahmetjan Muzepper
Nationality: China
Date of Birth: 14-01-1991
Club: Shandong Luneng
Position: Left Back/ Left Wing

Admittedly an uncommon name for a Chinese player but Mirahmetjan Muzepper is the first Uygur player from Xinjiang Province to feature in the Chinese Super League and national team. Discovered by China's biggest club Shandong Luneng in 2004. He is a skillful and speedy player who is also writing his own piece of history.

Andy Najar
Nationality: Honduras/ USA
Date of Birth: 16-03-1993
Club: DC United
Position: Midfield

The creative winger has pace and ball control, as well as the ability to take on defenders on his way to the goal. His skills for his club earned him 2010 Rookie of the Year honors in MLS.

Joel Chukwuma Obi
Nationality: Nigeria
Date of Birth: 22-05-1991
Club: Inter Milan
Position: Midfield

2010 was the year that Inter youth talent Joel Obi came into his own. He made his first appearance for the senior team as a sub in the 4-0 demolition of Werder Bremen in the Champions League and two weeks later made his Serie A debut against Cagliari. His first league start came against city rivals Milan. 2011 will be the year he makes his Nigeria debut.

George Odhiambo
Nationality: Kenya
Date of Birth: 08-07-1990
Club: Gor Mahia/ Randers FC
Position: Striker

A revelation for Gor Mahia. His offensive ability allowed Gor to fight for the Kenya Premier League. His talent was quickly recognised and a call to the national team for the 2010 Player of the Year was not long in coming. His glittering rise to prominence was capped when the 20-year-old landed a professional deal with Danish side Randers FC.

Sekou Jabateh Oliseh
Nationality: Liberia
Date of Birth: 05-06-1990
Club: CSKA Moscow
Position: Right Wing/ Striker

The best candidate in Liberia to replace the great George Weah in the affectionso of Lone Star supporters. Possesses the requisite qualities to upset any defence with direct running and accurate crossing a speciality.

Nelson Oliveira
Nationality: Portugal
Date of Birth: 08-08-1991
Club: Benfica (on loan at Pacos de Ferreira)
Position: Striker

With the relative lack of quality strikers in the country, many hope that Oliveira will develop into a killer player in front of goal. A product of Benfica's youth ranks, Oliveira has so far failed to establish himself at the Estadio da Luz, but his quality has earned him loan spells at Rio Ave and Pacos de Ferreira.

Yohandry Orozco
Nationality: Venezulea
Date of Birth: 19-03-1991
Club: Zulia
Position: Attacking Midfield/ Striker

Highly regarded young attacker with full international honours to his name.

Oscar
Nationality: Brazil
Date of Birth: 09-09-1991
Club: Internacional
Position: Midfield/ Striker

Tipped for greatness from a very young age at Sao Paulo, this skilful midfielder had problems with the club and ended up at Internacional. He was the best player of the Inter team that won the U-20 Brazilian championship.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: 15-08-1993
Club: Southampton
Position: Attacking midfield

The latest starlet set to emerge from the Saints production line, following in the footsteps of Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale. Having made his debut at 16, the youngster has already established himself in the first-team, starting 13 of his 21 games and scoring five goals.

Ivo Pekalski
Nationality: Sweden
Date Of Birth: 03-11-90
Club: Malmo FF
Position: Centre Midfield

Few teenagers turn down the opportunity to sign for a top English club but Ivo Pekalski is one. Offered the chance to join Liverpool at 15 he opted to remain in Sweden and has blossomed since moving to Malmo FF from Landskrona BoIS in 2009. Pekalski is one of many youngsters who established themselves in Roland Nilsson's starting XI which won the Allsvenskan in 2010.

Kyrylo Petrov
Nationality: Ukraine
Date of Birth: 22-06-90
Club: Dynamo Kiev (currently on loan at Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih)
Position: Midfield

Equipped with a calmness of mind that defies his years. As part of the Ukrainian under-19 squad that romped to victory on home soil in the 2009 European Championships, he made quite an impression, perpetually breaking play and acting as the calm origin of many of his side’s attacks. Has graduated from the under-19 squad to earn caps at both under-20 and under-21 level for his country but has yet to make the breakthrough at Dynamo.

Alan Pulido
Nationality: Mexico
Date of Birth: 09-03-1991
Club: Tigres UANL
Position: Striker

The captain of Mexico's Under-20 national team, Pulido is a dangerous goalscoring threat whenever he gets the ball. Debuted for the first team one day before his 19th birthday. Will be counted on to bring Mexico's under-20s success in 2011.

Jorge Pulido
Nationality: Spain
Date of Birth: 08-04-1991
Club: Atletico Madrid
Position: Centre Back

Swift on the ground and more than keen to battle in the air, Pulido made his debut with the Atletico first team this season in the Copa Del Rey against Universidad de Las Palmas.

Gastón Ramirez
Nationality: Uruguay
Date of Birth: 02-12-1990
Club: Bologna
Position: Attacking Midfield

After having impressed in his homeland with Penarol, Ramirez made his way to Bologna last summer. Recently broke into the senior national team picture.

Nuno Reis
Nationality: Portugal
Date of Birth: 31-01-1991
Club: Sporting CP (on loan at Cercle Brugge)
Position: Centre Back

The maturing defender has been impressive since moving to the Jupiler League side on loan this season.

Rajko Rep
Nationality: Slovenia
Date of Birth: 20-06-1990
Club: Maribor
Position: Midfield

Recently signed to Maribor from NK Celje, where he was the club's youngest ever captain. Has become one of the hottest properties in Slovenian football.

Lorenzo Reyes
Nationality: Chile
Date of Birth: 13-06-1991
Club: Huachipato
Position: Midfield

Plays alongside Labrin at club level.

Dardan Rexhepi
Nationality Sweden
Date of Birth: 16-01-1992
Club: Malmo FF
Position: Striker

Malmo's title triumph in 2010 was heavily influenced by immigrant players, namely Agon Mehmeti and Jiloan Hamad, and Rexhepi, striker born in Kosovo, was one of the unexpected stars. He scored a goal and assisted another on his debut, in a top-of-the-table clash with Helsingborg, and never looked back. Technically outstanding and with a very good eye for a goal, Rexhepi is already being compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who started his career at Malmo.

Rodrigo Rios “Rodri”
Nationality: Spain
Date of Birth: 06-06-1990
Club: Sevilla CF
Position: Striker

The Spaniard is proving himself adept at scoring vital goals even at this stage of his career. Netted the two strikes to win his side the Spanish Youth Cup aged only 17, he augmented his reputation at the tail end of the last Primera Division season. On the field for only 13 minutes against Mallorca, Rodri netted to provide his side with a place in the Champions League qualifiers.

James Rodriguez
Nationality: Colombia
Date of Birth: 12-07-1991
Club: Porto
Position: Winger

His breakout season has not gone exactly to plan at Porto since moving from Banfield but he remains a player of considerable talent. 'James Bond' has the power and trickery of a younger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pablo Sarabia
Nationality: Spain
Date of Birth: 11-05-1992
Club: Real Madrid
Position: Left Wing

One of the most promising players to emerge of late from los Blancos' Cantera. A creative player who possesses the ability to pass his way through teams or utilise his dribbling capabilities. A consistent figure in Spain youth teams, he made his debut for Real Madrid this season, in the 4-0 victory against Auxerre.

Ahmed Sassi
Nationality: Tunisian
Date of Birth: 07-05-1993
Club: Esperance Sportive de Tunis
Position: Attacking Midfield

The left-sided 17-year-old  was awarded the best player tag at the Danone Nations Cup this year. Though slightly built, his ball shielding abilities have served him well thus far. Former coach Faouzi Benzarti even fielded him as a substitute in a Tunisian league game at the tender age of 16, making him the league's youngest ever player. At one of Africa's most highly regarded clubs for youth development.

Georgiy Schennikov
Nationality: Russia
Date of Birth: 27-04-1991
Club: CSKA Moscow
Position: Left Back

Promoted to the first team by Zico at the tender age of 17, Schennikov immediately showed his immense potential. With two full seasons at one of Russia's best teams already under his belt, current coach Leonid Slutsky has no doubt of his prospects, claiming in the summer: "He should be called up to the national team".

Harmeet Singh
Nationality: Norway
Date of Birth: 12-11-1990
Club: Valerenga
Position: Midfield

A box to box midfielder of Indian extraction, Singh impressed no less an onlooker than Pep Guardiola during a recent friendly between Barcelona and Valerenga.

Artur Sobiech
Nationality: Poland
Date of Birth: 12-06-90
Club: Polonia Warsaw
Position: Striker

Setting aside criticisms such as a bit of tactical naivety and a slight deficiency in muscle bulk you are still left with a talent that both club and country have every reason to get excited about. He strikes well off both feet - a quality that is endorsed by a strong scoring record in the Polish Ekstraklasa over the last year.

Heung-Min Son
Nationality: South Korea
Date of Birth: 08-07-1992
Club: Hamburger SV
Position: Attacking Midfield/ Wing/ Striker

The number one prospect in the youth ranks of die Rothosen. Has already played, and scored, in the first team and is regarded as the next Cha Bum in his homeland. One of Asia's most promising stars.

Frederik Sorensen
Nationality: Denmark
Date of Birth: 14-04-1992
Club: Juventus
Position: Right Back

Juve's problems at full-back, due to injury and form, have been quelled in recent weeks with the introduction of the Dane. Naturally a centre back, he is nonethless solid on the flank. This is his breakout season.

Emile Paul 'Zola' Tendeng
Nationality: Senegal
Date of Birth: 09-03-1992
Club: Casa Sports
Position: Attacking Midfield

Casa Sports assistant coach El Hadji Amadou Fall says, “He’s a soccer genius, a prodigy who plays like former Italian international, [Gianfranco] Zola, whom Tendeng carries the nickname already. In the history of Senegalese football, Tendeng brings to mind former player of Jaraaf, Mbaye Fall. He’s a kid with a tremendous potential.” Top scorer of the 2009-10 Senegalese league.

Aleksandar Tonev
Nationality: Bulgaria
Date of Birth: 02-02-1990
Club: CSKA Sofia
Position: Attacking Midfield

Has become a regular in the CSKA line-up over the past two seasons where his adaptability has seen him occupy a number of attacking positions. A regular at under-19 level for Bulgaria, he has taken the step up to under-21.
 
Takashi Usami
Nationality: Japan
Date of Birth: 06-06-1992
Club: Gamba Osaka
Position: Attacking Midfield

Japan's 2010 Young Player Of The Year has been involved with his club side since the age of 17. Has a keen eye for goal and a finely honed range of passing.

Sime Vrsaljko
Nationality: Croatia
Date of Birth: 10-01-92
Club: Dinamo Zagreb
Position: Right Back

No surprise that Dinamo’s young full-back has already attracted the attention of clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United. This forthright defender is brimming with self-confidence and an eagerness to be involved in taking responsibility for his side.

Ante Vukusic
Nationality: Croatia
Date of Birth: 04-06-1991
Club: Hajduk Split
Position: Striker

Has made over 50 appearances for Hajduk, scoring an impressive 23 goals, despite his tender years. This season alone, Vukusic has scored 14 times in 25 appearances with four goals in eight continental matches. The most promising Hajduk prospect since Darijo Srna.

Connor Wickham
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: 31-03-1993
Club: Ipswich
Position: Striker

Much hype surrounds the 17-year-old forward. He has started 13 games for the Tractor Boys over the past two seasons, making a further 34 appearances from the bench, scoring six times. Wickham also played a pivotal role in England Under-17's Euro 2010 success, scoring three goals in the tournament, and the winner in 2-1 victory over Spain in the final.
Siyanda Xulu
Nationality: South Africa
Date of Birth: 30-12-1991
Club: Mamelodi Sundowns
Position: Centre Back

The defender has already been on trial at Arsenal and Barcelona, having displayed his ability at club level for Sundowns, while slowly breaking into the Bafana squad. His pace and ability to read the game at the back with confidence provide him with the skills to successfully transition to a European club.

Reinhold Yabo
Nationality: Germany
Date of Birth: 10-02-1992
Club: 1 FC Koeln
Position: Midfield

Captained the victorious German under-17 team at the European Championships. The squad also contained Mario Goetze. Has Ghanaian and Congolese parentage.

Pavel Yakovlev
Nationality: Russia
Date of Birth: 07-04-1991
Club: Spartak Moscow
Position: Winger/ Striker

Immensely talented, two-footed and a great dribbler, Yakovlev definitely has the potential to be one of the biggest stars of the next decade. His moodiness and occasional lack of professionalism is another matter, and he had some hard times at Spartak, with coach Valery Karpin sending him on loan to Samara for the second half of 2010 season.

Jose  Lopes “Zezinho”
Nationality: Guinea Bissau
Date of Birth: 23-09-1992
Club: Sporting CP
Position: Attacking Midfielder

At the age of 18, Zezinho is one of the most promising talents of the prestigious Sporting CP academy. He arrived at the club in the 2008/09 season, and has already won two league titles with the Lions' youth ranks. Although he is yet to have his shot with Sporting's senior squad, he already has two international caps to his name, both in the qualifiers for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.