The Taylor Takeover has selected 5 young players who are currently playing regular 1st team football and showing signs of great promise.
Houssem Aouar French Algerian 19 Lyon
A graduate of the excellent academy at Lyon that has produced the likes Of Anthony Martial, Karim Benzema, Corentin Tolisso & Samuel Umtiti. Houssem Aouar is showing signs that he could be another success story for the Lyon Academy.
A central midfielder that has the skill and ability to deliver perfectly waited through balls between the lines and is not flustered by the hustle and bustle of central midfield. The word on the terraces is that he is drawing admiring glances from across Europe.
He has the potential to become one of football’s artists. His game is very pleasing on eye and at the age of 19, is already managing to express that in the centre of the park.
His 6 goals, 5 assists and artistry alongside another young player Tanguy NDombele. Helped Lyon secure a Champions League spot for next season
Matthijs De Ligt 18 Dutch Ajax
If you would be so kind. I ask you to take a moment to think about all the attributes you would like a Centre Back to have.
What did you decide?
Pace? Strength? Composure? Strong in the tackle? A passing ability that can start attacks from the back? Good in the air? Good positional sense? Chips in with the odd goal or two?
All the above?
At 18 years old Matthijs De Ligt has all these attributes. Gaining 3 international caps off the back of a season where he made over 30 starts for Ajax. All Europe’s other big names will surely be looking to take this prize asset off Ajax’s hands
Malcom 21 Brazilian Bordeaux
‘Marvellous Mal’ has been Majestic for Bordeaux in 2017/18. Malcom is a talented attacker that can play anywhere across the line behind a central striker. 12 goals and 7 assists helped Bordeaux maintain a challenge for European football in Ligue 1.
Malcom is in possession of a deadly left foot and has a knack of scoring blockbusters from distance. Blessed with skill, vision and an eye for goal it cannot be too much longer before one of Europe’s money clubs make Bordeaux an offer they can’t refuse.
Lautaro Martinez Racing Club De Avellaneda 20 Argentinian
Everything you could want in a forward. Lautaro Martinez has. A great first touch, skilful. great balance, good finisher with both feet, direct, A provider and a turn of pace.
A return of 18 goals and 4 Assists from 27 starts in domestic competitions, is exceptional for a 20-year playing in the Top Division.
He is a contender to be the next South American to cross the Atlantic and take Europe by storm.
Racing Club have something special on their hands.
Hannes Wolf 19 Austrian RB Salzburg
Elegant, pacey Austrian Forward Hannes Wolf first came to prominence starring for Marco Rose’s RB Salzburg in their u19s UEFA Youth Cup Success. Such was his impact for the u19s, that when Marco Rose took over the senior side, he took Wolf with him.
Blessed with a great first touch off both feet, great dribbling skills and strong work ethic. The step up to the first team has presented no problem for Wolf, returning 8 goals and 3 assists in RB Salzburg’s title winning season.
The sky is the limit for Wolf, he has the talent and desire to make it to the very top of the game. Under the tutelage of Marco Rose, he could follow the footsteps of previous Salzburg superstars Saido Mane, Naby Keita, Alex Manninger & Dayot Upamencano and join one of Europe’s Big Leagues.
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