5 of the best young talents in Ligue 1

Modified Mar 11, 2017 05:58 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Adrien Rabiot of Paris Saint-Germain jumps a tackle from Fernando of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on April 12, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Rabiot has proved to be a vital cog in the PSG machinery

#1 Kylian Mbappe – AS Monaco

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: AS Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Mbappe has the whole of Europe drooling over his talents

The crown jewel of the principality club, this teenage sensation has had the entirety of Europe salivating over his potential. Kylian Mbappe broke into the first-team set up at Monaco last season and despite still playing deputy behind seasoned veterans Radamel Falcao and Valere Germain this season, he has shone in any opportunity afforded to him.

Gifted with pace, strength and a real eye for goal, it’s unsurprising that he’s been likened to former Stade Louis II’s star pupil Thierry Henry. However, unlike the former Arsenal legend, he’s a more natural centre forward that can play on the wing rather than the other way around.

With 15 goals in all competitions this season, the world is really his oyster. As shown to a wider audience in his spectacular Champions League display against Manchester City, he could be a once-in-a-generation calibre talent.

Edited by Staff Editor