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Next Generation 2018: 60 of the best young talents in world football

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From Lilian Thuram’s son to Real Madrid-bound Rodrygo, the Guardian picks 60 of the most talented players born in 2001. Check out the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014

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Next Generation 2017: 60 of the best young talents in world football

From Vinicius Júnior, who has already signed for Real Madrid, to 'the Romanian Donnarumma' the Guardian identifies 60 of the best players in the world born in 2000. Check the progress of our 2016 class | 2015 | 2014 … and check out our Next Generation 2017 picks for the Premier League


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