10 best U-23 midfielders in the world right now

#9 Mahmoud Dahoud (Borussia Monchengladbach)

One of the most promising players for Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, Mahmoud Dahoud is one of the game’s most talented ‘number 8’s’. Although not known for being too versatile, Dahoud’s technical skills on the ball and his immaculate passing has seen him rack up a number of assists and key passes in the Bundesliga.

What sets him apart from his peers is his incredible tenacity and work rate which has seen him become a prime target for top clubs across Europe like Liverpool, Juventus and Patis Saint-Germain.

The one glaring weakness in Dahoud’s otherwise perfect game is his aerial ability and positioning skills. However, Dahoud’s contribution to the attacking side of the game more than makes up for it and at 21, the young German is destined to go on and achieve great things.