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Top 10 Under-21 players in the world

By Chiranjib Ghosh

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 22: Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic FC at Parc des Princes on November 22, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 22: Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic FC at Parc des Princes on November 22, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – JANUARY 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona kicks the ball under pressure from Sasa Lukic of Levante UD during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Levante at Camp Nou on January 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – JANUARY 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona kicks the ball under pressure from Sasa Lukic of Levante UD during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Levante at Camp Nou on January 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) /

10. Ousmane Dembélé

A year ago, this 20-year old Frenchman would have easily been the best U-21 player in the world. He was becoming a fan favourite at the Signal Iduna Park with his brilliant performances for Borussia Dortmund in the absence of the main man, Marco Reus.

His terrific form earned him a mammoth €140 million move to Barcelona, and this transfer is the reason he is not the best. Since arriving at the Camp Nou, he has made just 8 appearances in all competitions.

The youngster has struggled with injuries, and when given opportunities, failed to impress. He will have a role to play this season, but his principal contribution to his club will begin from next season.

Dembélé is an extremely talented player with lots of potential, but he is yet to realise it, unlike some players of his age. If given enough time to mature at Barcelona, he will become one of the best footballers in the world. But he hasn’t reached that level quite yet.

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