Champions League 2018/19 Round of 16: 5 young forwards to watch out for

Mbappe is widely considered to be the best young forward in the game
Mbappe is widely considered to be the best young forward in the game

#4 Gabriel Jesus - 21 years (Manchester City)

Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus

Having guided Palmeiras to a first league title in 22 years in 2016, Gabriel Jesus sealed a mega-money move to Manchester City in January 2017.

He arrived as a highly rated teenager with a keen eye for goal and so far, he has boosted his reputation, with some eye-catching displays in front of goal for The Cityzens.

Earlier on in his City career, he displaced the imperious Sergio Aguero as the club's main striker, which is a testament to how highly Pep Guardiola regards him.

The 21-year-old also led the line for his country Brazil at the 2018 World Cup, showing that he has the necessary wherewithal to shoulder the pressure of leading a major team despite being relatively young.

Manchester City comes up against Shakhtar Donetsk in the round of 16 and the reigning EPL champions' form is so imperious at the moment that the tie is expected to be all but over after the first leg which could pave the way for Gabriel Jesus to show his abilities when the second leg comes around at The Etihad.

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