Ballon d'Or: A glance at the younger generation destined to lift the prestigious honour after the Messi-Ronaldo era

#2 Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho: The Golden boy of English football.

Jadon Sancho is having a breakthrough season for Borussia Dortmund. His count of 14 assists is the second highest in Europe's top five leagues, tied with Ryan Fraser. Sancho has helped his Dortmund side to the second position in the Bundesliga.

The 19-year-old left Pep Guardiola's star-studded Manchester City side to pursue regular playing time. Jadon's decision to travel abroad for his development has worked wonders for him, and is considered one of Europe's brightest young prospects.

The English teenager owns immaculate close control and silky dribbling skills. Sancho's technique, direct style of play, and penetration from one-on-one are the essential elements of free-scoring Borussia Dortmund attack this season.

Dortmund have provided Sancho with a stable platform to kick-start his career. The England international has attracted interest from renowned clubs around the world namely Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and others.

The possibility that Jadon Sancho's career will tail away after such a promising start is hard to imagine. There are few weak areas to be addressed by the Dortmund winger, which are evident in the initial stages of the professional career. But, his future looks very bright.