#3 Antony - Ajax
Antony is a Brazilian player whose touch and close control looks to be straight out of the 'Neymar playbook'.
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He is the dynamic focal point of Ajax's attacking threat in wide areas. He was instrumental in his side's back-to-back wins against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League this season. The fact they won was not too surprising, but the way they did it was a testament to the sheer class their frontline possesses.
Antony, the man who makes things tick for Ajax, was in the thick of it all. He has already tallied five assists in the Champions League this season; only Bruno Fernandes has registered more.
The winger is only 21, and has an entire career ahead of him to scale more heights. Antony has scored four, and assisted five goals in 13 games across competitions for Ajax this season.
If he continues to perform on the biggest stage, Antony could help Ajax return to the top of European football. With age, quality and talented teammates by his side, it remains to be seen what the Brazilian player does in his career.
#2 Gabriel Magalhaes - Arsenal FC
Gabriel has been the cornerstone of Arsenal's back four, and consequently, their turnaround this season.
Arsenal have won eight out of the nine games in which Gabriel has featured this season. The only game they didn't win was a 2-2 draw against a revitalised Crystal Palace side.
There is also another interesting point to note. Gabriel and the Gunners have been unbeaten for close to 230 days if only the games he has featured in are counted. His exploits helped him earn him his first national call-up this week.
He's only 23, a tender age for a centre-back. So one can expect him to remain an integral part of Arsenal as they attempt to return to the top of English football. Given that he has already begun staking a claim for a place in Brazil's starting XI, it would be no surprise to see him excel at the top for years to come.
#1 Vinicius Jr. - Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr. arrived in Madrid, and was expected to make the same impact his compatriot had at Barcelona a few seasons prior. Although it took Vinicius some time, it is safe to say he has found his feet with Los Blancos. That is significant in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Turin in 2018.
Vinicius is a winger with raw pace, strength and close control to get past his man. He has a thunderous shot and a unique eye for the game. At just 21, he has already made 188 appearances, scoring 37 goals and assisting 35, in his career.
The Brazilian has been beyond incredible this season for Real Madrid. The winger has scored a scorching nine goals and provided seven assists in just 16 appearances across competitions.
Should he take this form into 2022, he could help Brazil lift another international trophy. Vinicius could also help Real Madrid establish themselves as the top team in Spanish football.
