Jurrien Timber, Ajax, 22, defender (Laurens)

The Ecuadorian was one of the Premier League's top newcomers last season. Moises Caicedo, Brighton, 21, midfielder (Laurens)Ī high-intensity, perpetual motion, ball-winning machine in the middle of the park, Caicedo also presents a threat from distance and has the tactical nous to fill multiple roles (including, on occasion, right-back) in Brighton's system. And maybe it's not a coincidence that Arsenal's run to the 2022-23 Premier League title hit a major bump in the road after his season-ending injury. This tall, commanding old school center-back took some time to find his feet at Arsenal after being signed in 2020, but he's now a mainstay. William Saliba, Arsenal, 22, defender (Marcotti) He's as plug-and-play as they come in the middle of the park. And yet he handled both situations with the aplomb and maturity you expect from a natural leader. In the space of a few weeks, he won a World Cup with Argentina and became the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League.

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 22, midfielder (Marcotti) And, of course, he has notched his share of big goals. He's not just a guy who was thrived in the shadow of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior however, he has made his own mark, whether out wide or through the middle. His growth at the Bernabeu has been steady over the years, and he seems entirely unfazed by the big stage. Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 22, forward (Laurens) If his finishing improves, too, the sky is the limit. A bag of tricks off the dribble, great workmate and superb athleticism make him unplayable at times. He may have the highest ceiling of anyone in this draft and the 'Kvaradona' moniker, while still blasphemous, isn't as absurd as it once sounded. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 22, forward (Laurens) Great attitude, great teammate and he has become a prolific scorer from wide areas too. It was a close call between him and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the top spot, but what swings it Saka's way is 3½ seasons as a bona fide starter on a top Premier League team. Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 21, forward (Marcotti) Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)įollowing last year's version, when we chose players born in the year 2000, the only eligibility requirement for this draft was being born in 2001. Football is an entirely different sport, with youngsters joining top clubs via entirely different pathways, but we couldn't resist the challenge of our own draft. We're both big NBA fans, and the draft is a special day for those who love the league. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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