It is expected that the new year will witness the emergence of a group of young players (under 21 years old) who have confirmed their high heels with their big clubs or national teams, and have become the focus of attention of football giants to contract with them during the upcoming winter transfer period.

The Spanish newspaper "Marca" has drawn up a list of 11 players among the most prominent talents that are expected to draw attention during the year 2023. These players hold 8 different nationalities and are active in 9 different leagues.

Goalkeeper: Martin Vandervoort

It is about the youngest goalkeeper to compete in the Champions League competitions this year (17 years and 287 days) with the Belgian team Khink, and a bright future awaits him, as he will move from 2024 to the German team Leipzig.

Maarten Vandevoordt in the Jupiler Pro League this season:

☑️17 games


⚽️15 goals conceded


⛔️5 clean sheets


📊19.24 xCG


🥅4.24 goals prevented

20 years old.

Huge future ahead.

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— Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) November 19, 2022

The "Khalifa Courtois" in the Belgium national team, as some like to call him, is characterized by his quick reactions and correct expectations, and he really stole the spotlight with his strong saves in the matches he played.

Right-back: Malu Gusto

He was born on May 19, 2003, and is considered one of the stars of the French national team for under 21 years, and he also gained a basic position in the French Lyon team.

Malo Gusto - Full season 2022/2023

Best young right back.

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- Matolisso (@Matolisso) December 29, 2022

He is distinguished by his high techniques, in addition to his strong physical capabilities, and in addition to defensive tasks, he provides great assistance to his colleagues in the front line.

Gusto has caught the attention since the beginning of this season with his French team, and is considered one of the most prominent candidates for emergence and transfer to a larger club in the coming dates.

Defender: Antonio Silva

He was born in 2003 and is considered one of the most prominent stars of the Portuguese Benfica team and his country's national team. He is distinguished by his physical strength and great calm, which is confirmed by the statistics of his successful passes, which amounted to 92.1%.

If Chelsea don't get Gvardiol then we should have a look at Antonio Silva 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/miQQCWs2TI

- Tuchel Ball (@TucheIBall) December 24, 2022

In the Champions League, he is considered one of the players who passed the most key balls, and he passed 3 assists with his country in the last World Cup in Qatar.

Central defender: Zino Debast

✨️ PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022 ✨️

🇧🇪 Zeno Debast is the best Anderlecht of the year 2022, devout Joshua Zirkzee and Sergio Gómez.

Congrats @ZenoDebast.🟣⚪️👏 pic.twitter.com/kEb2SVVWBd

— RSC Anderlecht FR (@Anderlechtactu) December 30, 2022

He was born in 2003, and he also appeared with his country in the World Cup in Qatar, and he was highly praised by the coach of the "Red Devils" Roberto Martinez, who said of him: "I have never seen a player perform like this and his age is less than 18 years."

Left back: Alejandro Balde

The Barcelona player, has become a key player in Xavi Hernandez's combination, and has gained confidence within Barca since the era of former Dutch coach Koeman.

Alejandro Balde, the Best Young LB and RB in La Liga.

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— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 (@ChaaliiyKay) December 17, 2022

Baldi has played 23 matches with Barcelona so far and passed 3 assists, and he was able to impose his official status and seat Jordi Alba in the reserve, and forced Marcos Alonso to change his position, without forgetting the confidence he gained from the former Spain coach who called him to the World Cup to replace Gaia.

Midfield: Maximo Peron

The son of Buenos Aires, born on 7/1/2003, is considered one of the most prominent rising stars in Argentina, after the great level he presented with the Argentine team, Phillies, and he has signed 3 goals so far.

Maximo Perrone💫💫💫.

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— foland (@mcfcFoland) December 29, 2022

Many describe him as the successor to Busquets and the "ideal number 5 player", and Manchester City is considered one of the clubs most willing to sign him, as the club will be ready to pay the penalty clause in his contract set at 8 million euros.

Midfield: Desire Douy

The young French star, born in 2005, is considered one of the last talents produced by the French-born club Rennes.

Désiré Doué🇫🇷🇨🇮 – 2005 – Milieu Offensif – Stade Rennais FC🇫🇷

Numéro: 33 #France #SRFC pic.twitter.com/uuBX9u5Txb

- Garyncha (@Garyncha89) December 25, 2022

This player is proud of being the first player to score a goal at the age of 17 this year in the five major leagues.

He is distinguished by his strong right hand and the ability to play in many positions, which makes him the focus of attention of major clubs, especially in the English Premier League.

Midfield: Xavi Simons

Born in 2005, he has already established himself with the seniors in the Eredivisie, and has become one of the main pillars of PSV Eindhoven.

Back home!!

🏠❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/xc6wIDwP1d

— Xavi Simons (@xavisimons) December 30, 2022

Simmons scored 10 goals in 23 games and provided 4 assists, which made the Netherlands coach call him up for the Qatar World Cup (he played only 7 minutes).

This young star is highly praised by his coach, Van Nistelrooy, for his superior technique, who once said of him: "His talent is way beyond his age."

Attack: Youssoufa Moukoko

He is the youngest scorer in the history of the German League, and he played 58 matches in the “Bundesliga” (scoring 11 goals and 8 assists), knowing that he is only 21 years old.

Youssoufa Moukoko, one to watch in 2023 ⭐️🔎

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— 433 (@ 433) December 29, 2022

The bad news for his German team, Borussia Dortmund, is that his contract will expire this year, and major clubs are competing to sign him, most notably Barcelona.

Attack: Endrik

A titre of comparison, Endrick made this ⬇️ alors qu'il est plus jeune que des joueurs like Xavi Simons, Ismael Gharbi, Gavi, etc... on the same rend pas compte de la dinguerie.

C'est un 2006 wsh pic.twitter.com/Zu6aGHVdX6

- Stardust Crusader 💫 (@Rebeu_07) December 27, 2022

He is one of the most prominent emerging talents in the world. Real Madrid signed him from Brazilian Palmeiras, and many predict that his compatriots will lead the royal club, Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo, and that he will be one of the main pieces in the "meringue" in the near future.

Attack: Alejandro Garnacho

The departure of his Portuguese idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, from Manchester United opened the doors for the young Argentine star (19 years) to gain an official status in the English team.

Probably the best year of my life...


I feel blessed🤍

Thanks @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/xiFttzM1b8

- Alejandro Garnacho (@agarnacho7) December 31, 2022

And he has already managed to impress coach Erik ten Hag, scoring two goals and providing two assists in his last 10 matches.