World Cup 2018: Top Contenders for the Young Player Award

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The winner of the Young Player Award at the previous World Cup

#2 Kylian Mbappe (France)

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Kylian Mbappe, at just 19 years of age is already considered as a future Ballon D'Or winner and he has established himself as one of the most lethal strikers in the world football. The French forward took the world by storm in a league winning campaign in AS Monaco and this saw Paris Saint Germain splash out an eye-popping €145 million to prize him out.

The reigning Golden Boy had a fantastic first season in Paris in the company of Neymar and Edinson Cavani and his showings have even led to comparisons with the legendary French forward Thierry Henry.

France head into this World Cup as one of the favorites and his understanding with fellow forwards Griezmann, Giroud and Dembele will be a treat to watch for spectators around the world. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker is set to star in his first major tournament and he will have a major role to play in France's quest for glory as he is likely to line up on the wing of a devastating attacking unit.

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