10 best young footballers in the world - September 2018

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Who is the best young footballer in the world?

#5 Marco Asensio

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Girona FC v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Marco Asensio - Real Madrid CF

Age: 22

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Market Value: €75 million

Club: Real Madrid

The quality of Marco Asensio can be summed up by the fact that he managed to keep Gareth Bale out of the Real Madrid team for long periods last season.

At just 22 years of age, the left winger has won an incredible number of trophies - two Champions League titles, a LaLiga title, the Supercopa de Espana, two UEFA Super Cups, and the FIFA World Club Cup.

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Asensio has also made 16 appearances for Spain including during the recent World Cup. He has lifted the UEFA Under-19 European Championships with his nation and won the Silver Boot and inclusion in the Team of the Tournament at the 2017 UEFA Under-21 European Championships.

His incredible achievements at such as young age point towards a very bright future for Asensio. He has already made three appearances for Real Madrid this season with an assist and an average rating of 7.80 to his name.

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