Youngsters set to go all out to win rookie of the tournament
With the Club World Cup already in action, we take a look at some potential youngsters who are in line to light up the stage in the USA this summer. A strong tournament for any youngster that puts in convincing performances could potentially attract attention from some of the big clubs around the world. Our picks for the youngsters we expect to be in line for Young Player of the Tournament include Mastantuono, Doue, and Yildiz.
Yildiz’s presence in attack a nightmare for defenders
Kenan Yildiz has been a topic of conversation among many spectators in the football world over the past two seasons. The Turkish forward has already shown us glimpses of his brilliance with an amazing finish from outside the box in Juventus’ 5-0 win over Al-Ain. His strengths lie in dribbling, where he can skip past defenders in a 1v1 situation; he has frightening pace, and not to mention, he is a strong finisher. To add to his list of achievements thus far, he was named in the top five for the Golden Boy award. Juventus may not be favorites to clinch the tournament, but with Yildiz by their side, they have every chance of having a good run in this tournament.
Doue hoping to add on to what was already a good season
Coming off a season where he helped Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy with his brace, it seems like the future is bright for Doue. The Frenchman had a quiet start to the season but sprang to life during the second half of the season. He is currently the favorite to win the Golden Boy award, and leading PSG to the Club World Cup will certainly strengthen his chances. His main strengths lie in the following areas: dribbling, ball control, and maintaining his cool.
Guler gaining importance under Alonso
The Turkish international is a real candidate for the Young Player of the Tournament award after his recent displays in midfield. His presence in the midfield, where he displays creativity, allows him to control the tempo of matches as well as set his teammates up. With Güler gaining more importance under Alonso, he could be crucial to the club’s goal of winning the tournament.
