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#1 - Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax)
As a 19 year old, Matthijs de Ligt already has insurmountable hype to his name, and rightfully so. He has already become one of the best center-backs in the world and has established himself as a regular for both club and country. Additionally, he also captains his club side, Ajax.
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Tall and muscular, de Ligt is a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. Despite having a huge frame, the Ajax captain somehow manages to have exquisite tackling skills and wonderful technique on the ball. He is also incredibly quick and has the ability to chase down most forwards he comes up against.
He is also a natural leader; he is already the captain of Ajax as a teenager, and is sure to become the future captain of the Netherlands. De Ligt's wide array of skills has made him the most prized commodity in world football, with bids bouncing between FC Barcelona, PSG, and Juventus.
The Dutchman is already one of the best defenders in the world, and he is sure to improve dramatically, considering that he is still a teenager. He is a once-in-a-generation talent, and most definitely has a chance to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
