NXGN: Youri Tielemans, Gabriel Jesus & where 2016's best wonderkids are now

2024-09-20 21:23:15 - el

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NXGN: Youri Tielemans, Gabriel Jesus & where 2016's best wonderkids are now

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GOAL selected the 50 best talents from around the world born on or after January 1, 1997 – but have they gone on to fulfil their potential?

Since NXGN'sintroduction in 2016, GOAL has profiled the 50 best footballing wonderkids on the planet on an annual basis. Some of those recognised for their talent as teenagers are now household names, but others have not yet realised their potential.

So, after the NXGN 2024list was revealed, check out where the stars of 2016 are now:

Every NXGN list
Mbappe, Donnarumma & 2017's best wonderkids
De Ligt, Kluivert & 2018's best wonderkids
Haaland, Sancho & 2019's best wonderkids
Saka, Rodrygo & 2020's best wonderkids
James, Oberdorf & 2020's best women's wonderkids
Pedri, Ansu Fati & 2021's best wonderkids
Bennison, Le Tissier & 2021's best women's wonderkids
Bellingham, Musiala & 2022's best wonderkids
Dumornay, Fowler & 2022's best women's wonderkids
Gavi, Garnacho & 2023's best wonderkids
Shaw, Thompson & 2023's best women's wonderkids
Yamal, Mainoo & 2024's best wonderkids
Caicedo, Moultrie & 2024's best women's wonderkids