10 best U-23 midfielders in the world right now

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#6 Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid)

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One of the most versatile players in Spain, Saul Niguez has quickly developed into an important first-team player for Diego Simeone’s combative Atletico Madrid side. At just 22 years old, Saul still has plenty of time to determine his best position as his ability to read the play and intercept passes make him well-suited to a number of roles.

Also read: Jose Mourinho eyes Atletico Madrid duo Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez

Primarily left footed, Saul is capable of the spectacular as he demonstrated with a beautiful solo goal in Atletico Madrid’s crucial Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich. The goal was so good that Simeone even called it one of the best Champions League goals of all time:

“I think Saul's character helped him to score that beautiful goal, it was really beautiful. One of the best goals in this Champions League so we're really happy with his goal.'’

Capable of playing on the wings, as a box to box midfielder and even as a defensive midfielder, the young Spaniard is tipped by many to become a global superstar and the 22 yeard old definitely has the skills to live up to all the hype.

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