FIFA U-17 World Cup: 8 India-bound players linked to top European clubs 

#2 Takefusa Kubo (Real Madrid)

Kubo is hailed as the Japanese Messi

The teenage sensation is hailed as being the Japanese Messi with many comparing his playing style to the best player in the world. He left FC Barcelona in 2015 after FIFA charged the Spanish club with violating youth player policy. He joined FC Tokyo with the FIFA rule stating that the Catalans cannot sign him till he turns 18.

Understanding that, Real Madrid have entered the equations and are reportedly luring Kubo to the Bernabeu. The teenager is considered as one of the best Asian talents at the moment with Real Madrid ready to pay a huge signing fee to FC Tokyo. Kubo had joined Barcelona in 2011 and scored 74 goals in 30 matches for the club's U-11 team and will soon be seen in action leading his country at the U-17 World Cup.