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#2 Presnel Kimpembe – Remember the name

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14:  Andre Gomes of Barcelona battles for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2017 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Kimpembe has been a regular for PSG under Unai Emery

Presnel Kimpembe has started for the Parisians before and has been in and around the team for the last two seasons. However, the 21-year-old will perhaps be remembered for years after an incredible performance against one of the best teams in the world tonight.

After impressing in the pre-season this year in the absence of Marquinhos (who was at the Olympics), the former left-back has now transformed into one of the most sought after centre-backs in the world. With one of the best defenders in the world at the moment – Thiago Silva missing, Kimpembe had big shoes to fill.

The youngster, however, not only matched but exceeded the expectations of his coach. The world’s best-attacking trio had no shot on target against the partnership of Kimpembe and Marquinhos.

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