Top 10 Youngest Pro Footballers in the World

Here are the 10 best players in the world aged 21-years-old or younger.

10. Lucas Moura, Paris Saint-Germain, 21

The talented Brazilian joined PSG in January 2013 for a colossal £35m transfer fee and has since provided 11 assists in 32 matches in all competitions.

9. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Borussia Monchengladbach, 21

One of the most highly rated young goalkeepers in the game currently, the German has been targeted by some of Europe’s elite after some fine performances in the Bundesliga.

8. Christian Eriksen, Tottenham Hotspur, 21

After three impressive years at Ajax the attacking midfielder made the £11m transfer to Tottenham, with the Denmark international already having 42 caps.

7. Paul Pogba, Juventus, 20

The Manchester United reject has gone onto have great success in Italy, winning Serie A last term and is now established as a senior France international.

6. Julian Draxler, Schalke 04, 20

Another talented young German who has been targeted by some huge clubs around Europe after impressing both in the Bundesliga and Champions League

5. Marco Verratti, Paris Saint-Germain, 21

PSG like to poach some of the best young talent and Italy international Verratti has established himself at the Parc des Princes and also has four caps for the national team.

4. Raphael Varane, Real Madrid, 20

Los Blancos signed the Frenchman from Lens in 2011 but Varane has since gone onto challenge the likes of Pepe and Sergio Ramos and earn a permanent spot in the starting XI.

3. Mario Goetze, Bayern Munich, 21

Moved to rivals Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a huge £31.5m fee and although hasn’t quite hit the heights of success yet at the Allianz Arena, there is still plenty of time.

2. Isco, Real Madrid, 21

A much coveted attacking midfielder whilst at Malaga last term, Isco eventually opted to head to the Santiago Bernabeu and has instantly impressed in the Spanish capital.

1. Neymar, Barcelona, 21

Barca forked out a huge £48.6m for the highly rated Brazil superstar, who has taken to life at the Nou Camp well and has provided nine assists already in 2013/14.