Here, we scout the world for the best of teenage talent in football.
Here is a sample of what is to come. Here are geniuses gifted by the gods. Here are young lads preparing to conquer the world. And most importantly, here are happy boys ecstatic beyond all belief. What will happen to them? Will they wither away, wasted prematurely, will they soar higher than the anyone ever has or will they meet a cruel fate, a reckless tackle from behind perhaps. Whatever it may be, let's follow them in their fantastic journey.
Born: March 1, 1989
League: Spanish Primera
Club: Osasuna (On Loan from Arsenal)
The year is 2005. The setting: FIFA U-17 world cup in the heights of Peru. Mexico thrashes Brazil in the final 3-0 thanks to a stunning display from the golden boot winner 16 year old. Thus starts the ascent of Carlos Vela from a relatively lowly Guadalaraja to the bright lights of Europe. Lucky Arsenal beat others to the race for signing him and came out with a 5 year deal. He had to be loaned to Spanish clubs, first Celta Vigo, then salamanca and to Osasuna due to work permit restrictions in England. Next season, he moves back to England.
Nigeria: Macaulay Chrisantus
Born: August 20, 1990
League: National D1 (Second tier of Nigerian Football)
Club: Abuja FC
Seven goals in seven matches. Need we say more? His goal-scoring led Nigeria to victory in the U-17 world cup 2007. What's next? Medicals in Manchester, London, Moscow, big bucks, tabloids blah blah..So, what's in it for us? If we are lucky enough, we might see him next season in England now that his nurturing in the Nigerian capital looks to have fruitioned. One big question remains though, 'How the hell is he playing in the second tier in Nigeria?'
Germany: Toni Kroos
Born: January 4, 1990League: Bundesliga
Club: Bayern Munich
Bayern manager Uli Hoeness says Toni is going to wear the number 10 jersey once he gains enough experience. In his 2007 UEFA cup debut against Red Star Belgrade, where he came in the 81 st minute, he set up one for Miroslav Klose and scored One himself. In his Bundesliga debut, he created 2 for Klose. Hopes have built in the German Public so much so that they think he will be the next great playmaker after Sebastian Diesler. We hope, they are right.
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