Top 10 young Bundesliga players to watch out for

4. Granit Xhaka

Age: 20 years old

Club: Borussia Monchengladbach

Nationality: Swiss

Position: Central Midfielder

When Otmar Hitzfield calls you the “young Schweinsteiger”, you know you’re a pretty good player. Granit Xhaka is a similar sort of player to the German hero, sitting deep and directing play. Having made his debut for the Swiss side in 2011, he is now an established international, with 17 appearances to his name. The coming season is crucial for him, as he will be important to the hopes of club and country, both of whom are aiming to qualify for prestigious international competitions.