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

Modified May 28, 2019 08:03 GMT

#2. Vinicius Jr

The Brazilian has been one of Real Madrid's standout players so far during the term

Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus during the summer which caused some struggles, Real Madrid are finally finding their feet gradually as seen with their recent 1-1 draw against FC Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey.

While the team has been able to turn the tables around by sticking together during the past few weeks, the roles played by of their recent signing Vinicius Junior in the resurgence mission cannot be ignored.

In a campaign where the likes of Isco Hernandez, Marco Asensio, and Gareth Bale have all failed to match up with expectations, Los Blancos have reaped bountifully from their summer investment, with Vinicius Junior producing the spark that is needed to fire the team up front.

The 18-year-old has been a huge revelation in La Liga this season, troubling opposition defenses with his sheer pace, incredible dribbling skills, and amazing finishing knack. With his exceptional performances, there is no doubt the attacker is one of the most impressive U-21 players in the world right now.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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