Top five young defenders in Europe

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Lucas Digne

5. Lucas Digne (PSG, French League)

Digne,19, is another successful left-back who hails from Lille, following the footsteps of Mathieu Debuchy.

This youngster has shone in Ligue 1 and in Europa League this campaign and resultantly, Digne signed a five-year deal with PSG. The left-back has been touted as a possible long-term replacement for Patrice Evra at Old Trafford.

Digne, 19, was part of the triumphant France side that beat Uruguay in the final of the under-20 World Cup.

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