Who is the best young player in the
world in 2023?
Many talented young players around the world are performing
consistently. Some young players have qualities that are no less than other more
experienced senior players, whether they play as goalkeeper, defender, midfielder
or striker.
Clubs in Europe are now giving many talented young European players
opportunities in every position. The general definition of a young player is a
player under 22 years of age. A number of the world’s best wonderkids have
shown off their abilities with goals, skills and consistent performance.
Names such as Anatoliy Trubin, James Trafford and Bart Verbruggen are examples of
the best young goalkeepers currently. Meanwhile, in the best young defender category
there are names such as Josko Gvardiol, William Lintasa, Nuno Mendes, Giorgio Scalvini
and Alejandro Balde.
The best young midfielder category includes names such as Jude Bellingham, Pedri,
Florian Wirtz, Gavi and Enzo Fernandez. The winger position is represented by names
such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rodrygo, Yeremy Pino, Bukayo Saka and Takefusa
Kubo. Meanwhile, the best young striker category is occupied by Rasmus Hojlund,
Youssoufa Moukoko, Benjamin Sesko and Goncalo Ramos.
Talented young players in the world are also spread across top European leagues such
as the English League, Spanish League, Italian League, German League and French
League. Apart from these 5 countries, other countries that produce many talented young
players include Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, Uruguay, Portugal and others.
This time, a list of the best young players in Europe and the world in 2023 will be selected
from various positions based on performance throughout the 2022-2023 season. The
criteria for young players to be included in the list are players with a maximum age
of 21 years, meaning players born in 2000 or above. That way, players like Erling
Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Phil Foden or Dusan Vlahovic are not included in the list criteria.
Who do you think is the best young player in the world in 2023?