Top 5 young players to watch in the 2021-22 Bundesliga Season

Find out this year's top youngsters in Bundesliga
Find out this year's top youngsters in Bundesliga

#3 Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)

The Bundesliga's latest youth icon, Giovanni Alejandro Reyna, or simply Gio Reyna, is a young prodigy from Borussia Dortmund. The American soccer star is a big hit already and he is just an 18-year-old.

Reyna is the youngest American to feature in a Bundesliga game
Reyna is the youngest American to feature in a Bundesliga game

He began his journey having enrolled in the youth academy at his hometown club, New York City FC. Gio Reyna then moved to Germany to join arguably the best youth academy in Europe presently — Borussia Dortmund.

The decision to move to the Bundesliga has yielded amazing results for the American as he is now one of the best teenagers in football at the moment. While making his debut in the black and yellow outfit, Reyna smashed compatriot Cristian Pulisic's record of being the youngest American to feature in a Bundesliga game.

Much is expected of this youngster ahead of the 2021-22 Bundesliga season.


#2 Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

Resembling folklore, Alphonso Davies' story has seen him grow to be one of the most desired footballers from being a refugee in Ghana.

Davies is a versatile player who is wanted by many in Europe
Davies is a versatile player who is wanted by many in Europe

The Canadian international's explosive pace, creative mindset and crossing ability makes him a threat down the flanks. At the age of 20, Davies is already considered one of the top-tier football players within the Bundesliga.

The 2020 Champions League winner has only seen upward growth since joining Bayern Munich. The Bayern full-back, who also happens to be a popular Instagram star, was desperately wanted by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

However, his loyalty tied him down at Allianz Arena. He is one of the most looked-upon players this season.


#1 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Probably the most unsurprising inclusion in the list has to be this one. Erling Braut Haaland, or the Terminator, as dubbed by his admirers, occupies the top spot on our list.

Haaland is one of the top players in Bundesliga at the moment
Haaland is one of the top players in Bundesliga at the moment

The 21-year-old Leeds-born prodigy has done nothing but score goals and break records in his debut season with Dortmund. Having displayed massive prowess with RB Salzburg, Haaland was wanted by Manchester United and Juventus. However, the Norwegian chose Dortmund to be his new home.

Just two seasons in the Bundesliga and Haaland have already scored 40 league goals off 43 games. It's something that the world has only seen Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo do. Similar excellence has skyrocketed his value and Real Madrid on hot pursuit.

The first teenager to score in five consecutive Champions League games. The 2020 Golden Boy. The fastest and youngest player to reach twenty goals in UCL. The number of records tied to Haaland's name just goes on.

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