The 5 best U-21 football players in the world right now

#4. Houssem Aouar

Aouar is one of the finest young talents in the football world at the moment

Another young player who is making name for himself with his incredible talent in the football world right now is Olympique Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, a highly talented playmaker with immense potential and incredible technical skills.

Aouar has been making waves in the French Ligue 1 since the beginning of the term. As a matter of fact, when it comes to rating the most impressive young midfielders in the division at the moment, there is no doubt the 20-year-old belongs in a class of his own.

The right-footed central midfielder organizes play with ease, linking the defense to attack and adding flexibility and composure to the game. Whether he is gliding past opposition players or busting into the box, the playmaker has the ability to pick out the right passes and he doesn't shy away in front of goal with 6 goals to his name already this term.