Ansu Fati's shock debut for Barcelona on Sunday aged simply 16 years and 298 days previous has generated loads of pleasure. UEFA.com will get the lowdown on a teenager labelled the "jewel of La Masia".Name: Ansu FatiClub: BarcelonaDebut: 25 August 2019 v Real Betis (Liga)Position: aheadBorn: 31 October 2002Preferred foot: properHeight: 178cm They say …
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Meet Nicolò Zaniolo: Roma’s two-goal wonderkid
"I'm very happy, it's almost impossible to describe with words. I will never forget this night." Nicolò Zaniolo scored both Roma goals – his first in the UEFA Champions League – in the 2-1 round of 16 win against Porto on Tuesday night. UEFA.com shines a light on a 19-year-old with a brilliant future in store.Name: Nicolò ZanioloClub: RomaDebut: 19 September 2018 v Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League)Position: attacking midfieldNationality: ItalianBorn: 2 July 1999Preferred foot: left
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Theo Hernández
Younger brother of Atlético Madrid club-mate Lucas, Theo Hernández has been catching the eye with his fleet-footed performances while on loan at Alavés. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be keeping tabs on the 19-year-old Rojiblancos left-back. Here's why.Name: Theo HernándezClub: Alavés (on loan from Atlético Madrid)Debut: 28 August 2016 v Sporting Gijón (Liga)Position: defenderNationality: FrenchBorn: 6 October 1997Preferred foot: leftHeight: 184cm
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Dawid Kownacki
Compared by some to fellow Lech Poznań prodigy Robert Lewandowski, Dawid Kownacki will be in the shop window when he represents hosts Poland at this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship.Name: Dawid KownackiClub: Lech PoznańDebut: 6 December 2013 v Wisła Kraków (Ekstraklasa)Position: forwardNationality: PolishDate of birth: 14 March 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 185 cm They say ..."I have seen lots of talented players in Lech's acade... UEFA.com - News
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Xaver Schlager
A key provider as Salzburg reached the UEFA Youth League semi-finals, Xaver Schlager is also showing his class with the senior team.Name: Xaver SchlagerClub: SalzburgDebut: 11 May 2016 v Grödig (Bundesliga)Position: central midfielderNationality: AustrianBorn: 28 September 1997Preferred foot: leftHeight: 174cmThey say ..."Since I started here, I have known that he is very good. He's got fantastic ball control and superb finishing. He has played well lately, in the UEFA Youth League to... UEFA.com - News
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Kai Havertz
Bayer Leverkusen have been quick to promote young talent in the recent past and teenager Kai Havertz is the latest to come off the production line. After becoming the club's youngest-ever Bundesliga player in October, he soon broke into the starting line-up and appeared twice in the UEFA Champions League as well as aiding the Werkself's UEFA Youth League bid. Watch Havertz score in 2016 U17 EURO Name: Kai HavertzClu... UEFA.com - News
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Benjamin Henrichs
This week's UEFA.com wonderkid is a teenage full-back who is a regular for his club and, as of last Friday, a full German international after making his debut against San Marino. Introducing Bayer Leverkusen's Benjamin Henrichs.Name: Benjamin HenrichsClub: Bayer LeverkusenDebut: 20 September 2015 v Borussia DortmundPosition: full-backNationality: GermanBorn: 23 February 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 182cm They say …... UEFA.com - News