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#2 Julian Brandt

Brandt is one of Europe’s most exciting prospects

Julian Brandt looks like he is about take the world by storm in a few years. The wide midfielder has been a vital part of the Bayer Leverkusen side ever since he became a first team regular in 2014 and has also attracted interest from various clubs across Europe.

Brandt is a tricky winger with quick feet and can be deployed on both sides with his fluid movement and nimble footwork acting as an advantage to his strengths. He also tends to use his pace and physical strength to outrun his opponents and is often considered as a tough customer to be dispossessed off the ball.

The player has featured across various age groups for Germany and is set to represent them in the Confederations Cup in Russia and it wouldn’t come to us as a surprise if he sets the tournament on fire and earns himself a call up to the national team when Germany defend their World title next year.

Brandt could be on the end of many exciting things in a few years and is widely regarded as one of Germany’s hottest prospects.

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