Attracting Attention, These are 7 Young U-20 Players in the 2019-20 Season

DBasia.news –  Every year the renewal of players in the world of football continues. Many of the young players born in 2001 and above has began participating in various matches. The chance to compete on the pitch becomes an opportunity for young players to show their quality of play. Although at a young age, these new players have the ability that are not inferior to those of their seniors.

Various clubs also provide opportunities for them to show their actions, especially in the 2019-20 season at this time. Like Barcelona, ​​Chelsea, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Manchester United which involve young players to compete against other clubs.

Here are seven young U-20 players and also players born in the 21st century who have so far stolen the attention in the 2019-20 season. Summarized from various sources, here is the summary:

1. Ansu Fati

Injuries to Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele at the start of the season opened up opportunities for Ansu Fati, a 16-year-old La Masia product. The striker born in October, 31, 2002 broke several records, including Barcelona’s youngest goalscorer.

2. Rodrygo

The 18-year-old striker scored the first goal for Real Madrid’s first team against Osasuna. Rodrygo, who was brought in from Santos for 45 million euros, became the first player born in the 21st century to score a goal for Madrid.

Like the talent from Brazil, Rodrygo’s ability is in his strength in controlling the ball and dribbling it past the opponent. His career is still way ahead for the player born in Osasco, January 9, 2001.

3. Mason Mount

“the ability and quality of Mason. He is a catalyst for us on the front lines with his sharpness. He has been very great when with me in Derby (County). I did not expect at this level, but he continues to grow every day.”

Frank Lampard, Chelsea’s manager, gave high praise for the 20-year-old player who he trained last season in Derby County. Slowly but surely, Mount became a mainstay in the Chelsea squad and is plotted to be a successor there.

4. Joao Felix

Purchased from Benfica for 126 million euros, Joao Felix immediately became the new number 7 user at Atletico Madrid replacing Antoine Griezmann. The player born in Viseu, November 10, 1999, is said to be one of Portugal’s best talents after Cristiano Ronaldo.

5. Vinicius Junior

This one name has been well known since last season at Real Madrid, especially in the Santiago Solari coaching era. However, in his second season with El Real, Vinicius has shown playing maturity despite being only 19 years old. Like Rodrygo, Vinicius also plays as a left-wing striker.

6. Mason Greenwood

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s confidence in playing young players led to the chance to play 17-year-old striker, Mason Greenwood. He has scored two goals this season with Man United. Greenwood has two legs that are just as strong to kick the ball.

7. Martin Odegaard

The 20-year-old Norwegian attacking midfielder made the right decision to move to Real Sociedad on loan. Odegaard has scored two goals and provided one assist at LaLiga. The player born in Drammen, December 17, 1998, could be the backbone of Madrid in the future.

In addition to the seven names above, the other names below should be noted for their football activities this season:

– Lee Kang-in (18 years old)

– Takefusa Kubo (18 years old)

– Ferran Torres (19 years old)

– Alexander Isak (20 years old)

– Samu Chukwueze (20 years old)