Mbappé, Bentancur, Lozano: The top talents of the World Cup

Thomas Müller has long been back home after a desolate World Cup. Paul Pogba has so far shown unconvincing football with the ambitious French, but the 25-year-old and his teammates are at least in the round of 2010. What Müller and Pogba have in common? You were named the best young player at the World Cup following the 2014 tournaments in South Africa and XNUMX in Brazil. After the end of the group stage, there are few talents in Russia who could succeed Pogba.

Kylian Mbappe Even before the World Cup, Pogba's compatriot was considered one of the biggest promises in world football. The 180 million man from Paris Saint-Germain scored against Peru and became the youngest goalscorer in France's World Cup history at 19 years and 183 days. He replaced David Trezeguet, who scored against Saudi Arabia in 1998 at the age of 20 years and 246 days. Otherwise, Mbappé has often remained below his potential - like the entire French offensive. Rodrigo Bentancur Regular player in the Uruguay midfield: Rodrigo Bentancur. © APA/afp / EMMANUEL DUNAND

The 21-year-old Uruguayan has quickly become a regular player and is very noticeable in the South Americans' control center. Bentancur is called “El Flaco”, the thin one, because of his figure and made a steep rise last year. In May he reached the World Cup semi-finals with the U20s, then Juventus brought him from Boca Juniors in the summer. He promised his girlfriend that if he won the title, he would dye his hair sky blue. Daniel Arzani Huge talent: Daniel Arzani from Australia (left). © APA/afp / ADRIAN DENNIS

The 19-year-old Australian is the youngest player at this World Cup, ahead of Mbappé. However, the Melbourne City FC midfielder is unlikely to have a chance of being named the best talent due to his lack of playing time. The Australians also didn't make it past the group stage. However, Arzani showed his great talent in his few minutes on the pitch. “He is a very talented and very intelligent player,” said Australia coach Bert van Marwijk. Moussa Wague Youngest African World Cup goalscorer: Moussa Wague. © APA/afp / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT

The Senegalese full-back scored against Japan to make it 19-236 at the age of 2 years and 1 days, making him the youngest African goalscorer. Wague plays for KS Eupen in Belgium and has certainly attracted interest from other clubs thanks to his good performances in the group stage. Marco Asensio Strong at Real and in the national team: Sergio Asensio (left). © APA/afp / SAEED KHAN

The Spaniard has no chance of being officially named the best World Cup talent because he was born before January 1, 1997. The Real Madrid midfielder has hardly been able to show his class so far anyway. The highly talented 22-year-old only made short appearances in the group phase. After the criticism of the Spanish team after the last group game, Asensio can hope to be in the starting eleven in the round of XNUMX against Russia. Hirving Lozano Hirving Lozano (right) is the Mexicans' new star. © APA/afp / HECTOR RETAMAL

Lozano is also too old for the award. Nevertheless, he has been in the spotlight so far. The youngster nicknamed “Chucky” is one of the Mexicans' most eye-catching players. The 22-year-old from PSV Eindhoven scored the winning goal against Germany and played well. He also impressed in the win against South Korea. Lozano is fast, has a strong dribbling skills and is now being courted by FC Barcelona. Mexico's fans celebrated him with their own song, which became a hit in Russia wherever the Mexicans appeared.

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Mbappé, Bentancur, Lozano: The top talents of the World Cup

At the World Cup in Russia, some talents have once again come into focus. But only one person can win the award for best young player. And this time he could be a surprise winner.

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