10 best U-23 midfielders in the world right now

Ruben neves

#1 Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)

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“We've got Alli, Dele Alli, I just don't think you understand. He only cost 5 mill, He's better than Ozil, We've got Dele Alliiiiiiii…"

The Tottenham faithful have been waxing lyrical about Dele Alli’s abilities and it is easy to see why they love the former MK Dons midfielder. An absolute steal at just 5 million, Dele Alli at the age of 20 has already been capped by England 15 times and is one of Tottenham’s star players along with Harry Kane.

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Also read: Is it too soon for Dele Alli to consider a move to Real Madrid?

Blessed with brilliant vision, passing ability, positioning and tackling skills, Dele Alli is one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League. Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs even called him the perfect number 10 player:

“I think Dele Alli is a brilliant young player. I really like him, he’s the perfect No.10. He’s always available and plays in them little pockets. He’s always a threat,” Giggs said, in his role as a pundit for ITV Sport.

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The talented youngster has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Tottenham superstar. For his consistent and eye catching performances, Tottenham’s Dele Alli has been ranked number 1 in Sportskeeda’s 10 best U-23 midfielders in world football.

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