Eduardo Camavinga

Being just seventeen, he's probably been influenced by people like Greta. He uses public transport now, and might buy a Prius in the future.

The most talked-about teenager these days is another French national. He's just seventeen, but his poignancy on the pitch has turned a few heads, some big ones too. Born in Angola, he moved to France when he was two. Five years later, he was kicking the ball at Drapeau-Fougères. This was his first exposure to professional football. This midfielder is a dynamic player, and the early signs were encouraging. This prompted Stade Rennais F.C. to make a move for him, and he transferred to their academy aged eleven. The Rennais were instrumental in his development into a hot prospect. He completed his learning, and signed his first professional contract aged sixteen in 2018. One year later, he made his Ligue 1 debut for the Red and Blacks. His play is a unique one, and he is competent enough to play in defensive midfield at this age. He also gravitates towards the middle and is sometimes deployed in a more central role. He is agile, and is very athletic. His strength will develop over time, but he makes up for it, or the lack thereof, with his aggression. He likes to have the ball a lot and seldom loses it. He's also an excellent passer and a good user of space on the pitch. An unfortunate accident delayed this immigrant an opportunity to represent France earlier. He has now gained French citizenship and plays for their U21 side. In the summer of 2021 the young and promising talent became a 'Galactico' and moved to Real Madrid in a $31 million deal.