5 youngest players in the Ballon d'Or 2021 30-man shortlist

#3 Phil Foden (Manchester City/England) — 21 years and 4 months

Foden has won far too many accolades in the last season alone

Another Ballon d'Or 2021 nominee, Phil Foden, had a season to remember last term. Joining Manchester City at the age of 4, Foden emerged as one of the best Manchester City academy graduates.

Spoken highly of by his manager Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden is also the go-to player for his national team coach Gareth Southgate. Since the 2020/21 season, Foden has accumulated many club and individual accolades.

Premier League winner, EFL winner, UEFA Champions League runner-up. UEFA Euro 2020 runner-up, Champions League squad of the season, PFA Young Player of the Year, Premier League Young Player of the Season - Foden has won far too many in the last season alone.

He is one of the favorites to make it into the Ballon d'Or gala frequently for years to come.

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#2 Erling Haaland (Norway/Borussia Dortmund) — 21 years and 2 months

Haaland scored 37 goals off 36 games (all competition) last season in Bundesliga. Ballon d'Or material!

There is no doubt that sooner or later Erling Haaland is going to bring the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy home. The Norwegian striker started his pro season in 2018. After just four full seasons, Haaland has not just made it onto the Ballon d'Or 30-man list but is one of the favorites to get the closest to the trophy.

The Borussia Dortmund prodigy is a goal machine. His goal-to-game ratio is already impressive in domestic league and Champions League outings. Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals off 28 games last season in Bundesliga and 10 off 8 matches in UCL.

Also a key member of the national squad, Haaland has bagged 12 goals off just 15 international games so far.

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#1 Pedri (Spain/Barcelona) — 18 years and 10 months

The 2020/21 campaign saw Pedri play 73 games

Pedri possesses every quality that a midfielder of his age can only dream of. The same fact makes him one of the most looked upon youngsters in the world right now.

Pedri is an unavoidable cog within the club and the national team. He has been tirelessly featuring in every single game for Barcelona and Spain. The 2020/21 campaign saw Pedri play 73 games! And after just 8 days, he was back for the new season as well.

Dubbed, part man, part machine, Pedri is one of those players who give their heart out for the team. His inclusion in the 2021 Ballon d'Or list of last 30 does not come as a surprise to any.

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