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Judging the calibre of a young player is often a tricky task. Perceived potential has an important bearing in any consideration and is just one of the many parameters to consider when trying to quantify the ability of football’s young stars. To add a basis to what may be a leap of faith, it is useful to look back and trace the growth, or indeed lack thereof, in young players.
[Eligibility: As of 1st June 2016 – 21 years old and below for outfield players, 22 years old and below for goalkeepers]
Last Updated: May 10, 2017
UPDATE: 2017-18 Rankings
OLD: 2015-16 Rankings
KEEPER RANKINGS
Edition I (September 2016): Didillon keeps Donnarumma at bay
Edition II (October 2016): Cardinale surges to the top
Edition III (December 2016): Donnarumma rules the roost
Edition IV (February 2017): Donnarumma at the summit
Edition V (March 2017): Lafont rises as Donnarumma stays top
DEFENDER RANKINGS
Edition I (October 2016): Hector Bellerin and Benjamin Henrichs fight for top spot
Edition II (November 2016): Hector Bellerin keeps top spot
Edition III (December 2016): Hecto Bellerin still on top
Edition IV (February 2017): Davinson Sanchez and Niklas Sule reign supreme
Edition V (April 2017): Sanchez remians on top
MIDFIELDER RANKINGS
Edition I (October 2016): Tolisso edges out Kimmich for top spot
Edition II (November 2016): Corentin Tolisso retains top spot
Edition III (January 2017): Bakayoko and Lemar lead the way
Edition IV (March 2017): Bakayoko the King of the midfield
Edition V (May 2017): Keita and Alli fighting for top spot
FORWARD RANKINGS
