The days of the World Cup producing a genuine breakout star out of nowhere may be gone due to the complexity of modern scouting, but the competition still offers fantastic opportunities for developing players.
After all, when Kylian Mbappé became the first adolescent to score in a World Cup final since Pelé, he had already won the French Ligue 1 championship. Mbappé was well-known in 2018, but his World Cup triumph propelled him to new heights.
Another class of up-and-coming athletes will compete in the 2022 World Cup. The tournament's top under-22 talent may be seen on this list (all eligible players must be under 22 at the start of the competition).
While others have already won the Champions League, some have not yet competed in any of Europe's top five competitions. The ambition to leave their mark on the biggest sporting event in the world during the next month, in addition to their mouthwatering talent, unites them all. Their opportunity to shine is now. Bear in mind their names.
William Saliba, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gio Reyna, Jamal Musiala, and Rodrygo are all going to the World Cup.
12. Rodrygo
Brazil national team
the Real Madrid club
Place: Forward
Age: 21
Some wagers take time to pay off, but in the case of Rodrygo of Real Madrid, the wait may be worthwhile. The Brazilian winger, who Real purchased for €54 million when he was 17 years old from Santos, was in his third season in Spain when the payout occurred. Before finding his form at the close of the previous season, right when it meant the most, he had only scored four goals in his first 79 games. His dramatic equalizer in the comeback Champions League quarterfinal victory over Chelsea, two goals in the La Liga championship victory over Espanyol, and two goals in the UCL semifinal victory over Manchester City were among his six goals in six games.
The dynamic forward is a willing runner and can play in any one of the front three.
He has continued his season-long scoring streak and is well-liked by his teammates in Brazil, especially Neymar, who has predicted that he will eventually assume the No. 10 jersey.
Rodrygo has performed well just by being a member of the group, and Brazil coach Tite has access to a wide range of abilities. You wouldn't rule him out if he continued on his current path and succeeded in Qatar.
He is a unique striker since he can play in every position, they claim. He is quick, shrewd without the ball and successful in one-on-one situations. ? Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid
Spain's national team plays for Barcelona.
the midfielder position
Age: 19
His club coach likens him to Andres Iniesta, and he should know because Xavi, the manager of Barcelona, won the 2010 World Cup with Iniesta's team while playing for both club and country. Spain now has a deserving replacement in Pedri, a two-footed inside midfielder who plays courageously and is capable of taking out an entire defensive line with one precise pass.
Similar to David Silva, Pedri argues that his abilities are in part a result of his childhood on the Canary Islands, where he learned the value of patience and unpredictability. Luis Enrique, the Spain coach who handed Pedri his Barcelona debut, is well aware of how thrilling the youthful talent can be.
Three Spanish clubs passed on Pedri because they believed he was too little, but a month after making his debut for Las Palmas at age 16, he agreed to join Barcelona, and at age 17, he was named the world's best young player by Tuttosport and received the 2021 Golden Boy award. He played 73 games in the 2020–21 season, but only 12 league games for Barcelona the next year as a result. He needs to stay in shape for both club and country.
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