In 2019, there are still many young players aged under 20 writing their names in the football world! So, among these best young stars born in the 2000s, who are the top 5? We post a vote some days ago: Pick your Top 5 best young players born in 2000s! And here are the results:
Jadon Sancho (born on 25 March 2000)
Sancho is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team. He signed for his first senior contract with Dortmund in 2017. In his 2nd season in BVB, he established himself as a first team regular and won the Bundesliga Player of the Month for October 2018. As the first Englishman to play a Bundesliga match for Dortmund, Sancho has taken Osmane Dembele's NO.7 shirt.
Vinicius Junior (born on 12 July 2000)
Vinicius is a Brazil striker who plays for Real Madrid. On 23 May 2017, 16-year-old Vinicius transferred from Flamengo to Real Madrid for a reported fee of €46 million, which was the highest amount ever paid by a club for a footballer under the age of 19.
Phil Foden (born on 28 May 2000)
Foden is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City. Winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Ball award in 2017, Foden received significant media coverage. On 17 December 2017, Foden was named the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.
Ryan Sessegnon (born on 18 May 2000)
Sessegnon is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back or left winger for Premier League club Fulham. He was promoted to Fulham senior team in 2016, and made an instant impact on the team, and was considered a club superstar in his debut season.
Callum Hudson-Odoi (born on 7 November 2000)
Odoi is an English footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Premier League club Chelsea. He's known for his calmness, flexibility and excellent physical attributes. Often, he reminds fans of Ousmane Dembele at the same age.