5 players who will become a household name after this La Liga season

#4 Lucas Hernández

Hernandez made his debut for Athletico in 2014

José Giménez is already a household name down at the Wanda Metropolitano but his fellow young centre-back Lucas Hernández has yet to reach such status. The 21-year old was slowly introduced to the footballing world last season as Diego Simeone handed him 13 league starts.

Lucas Hernández is a hybrid of many talents, like all Atletico defenders he’s very competent in man marking and defending in a system. He’s dominant in the air and strong in the tackle.

However, unlike most Atletico defenders, Hernández is very confident on the ball and loves to surge with the ball into midfield. At just 21 years of age, Hernández is primed and ready to become the next top centre back in world football.