The Euro has started, and next Thursday the Copa América will begin, two tournaments that will bring together the best teams and footballers in the world. It will also be a good opportunity to see several young players who, despite their young age, are already participating in an international competition with their country.
Endrick (Brazil – 17 years old)
Not much more can be said about the forward who will join Real Madrid after the Copa América. The present and future of Brazil, he has scored three goals in the last four matches, in which he always started from the bench. Will he get a starting position? Coach Dorival Júnior aims to give him minutes, but the offensive trio seems to be Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Raphinha.
Lamine Yamal (Spain – 16 years old)
In a FC Barcelona that had a disappointing season, the emergence of this winger in the first team stands out. It seems that he has a place among the starters for Spain, in an attack formed with Álvaro Morata and another young player, Nico Williams, from Athletic Club Bilbao and one of Barça’s targets for this transfer window that is about to open.
🤯 Tu juegas a otra cosa, Lamine Yamal.#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/DKIPwG3XiX
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) June 10, 2024
Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina – 19 years old)
Born in Spain, with an Argentine mother, he decided to represent the Albiceleste. With his dribbling and unbalancing skills, he earned a place in Manchester United’s first team, although he still struggles to add minutes in the world champion team from Qatar 2022. The competition is fierce with teammates of the caliber of Lionel Messi, Ángel Di Maria, and Julián Álvarez, among others.
Kobbie Mainoo (England – 18 years old)
Another United youngster who made the jump to the first team this season. Amid injuries to teammates and constant changes in the starting eleven due to poor performances, coach Erik ten Hag gave him a place and never took him out. A key player in midfield, with good performances in both defense and attack, he quickly earned a call-up in England.
Kendry Páez (Ecuador – 17 years old)
At 16, this midfielder became the youngest debutant and scorer in Ecuadorian football. His level at Independiente del Valle was always superb, to the point that Chelsea hurried to close his signing, which will be finalized when he reaches the age of majority. He wears the number 10 for Ecuador and is always a promise of good football.
¿Quién es el jugador más joven en marcar gol en en un Mundial Sub 20? Si, Kendry Páez 😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/uthCtQpmnf
— La Tri 🇪🇨 (@LaTri) May 26, 2023
Warren Zaïre-Emery (France – 18 years old)
In a PSG team with a hefty wallet, big signings, and many stars, this midfielder became a key piece of the Parisian team this last campaign. Chosen as the Youth Player of the Year by Ligue 1, Didier Deschamps has been regularly calling him up since November last year. Earning minutes will not be easy in a position where the Bleus count on the experienced N’golo Kanté.
