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Stars of the future: 10 Players to watch in the U17 World Cup

By Bence Bocsak

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 14: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ki-Jana Hoever of Liverpool with the UEFA Super Cup trophy at the end of the UEFA Super Cup match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Vodafone Park on August 14, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 14: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ki-Jana Hoever of Liverpool with the UEFA Super Cup trophy at the end of the UEFA Super Cup match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Vodafone Park on August 14, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) /
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – JULY 27: Bruno Henrique (L) of Palmeiras vies the ball with Talles of Vasco during a match between Palmeiras and Vasco for the Brasileirao Series A 2019 at Allianz Parque on July 27, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – JULY 27: Bruno Henrique (L) of Palmeiras vies the ball with Talles of Vasco during a match between Palmeiras and Vasco for the Brasileirao Series A 2019 at Allianz Parque on July 27, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images) /

The U17 World Cup has seen some superstars burst onto the world scene over the years from Neymar, Toni Kroos to Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho.

Here are the latest crop hoping to catch the eye.

1. Talles Magno

(Brazil)

Position: Winger

Club: Vasco da Gama

Unlike his compatriot, Reinier, who was prevented by Flamengo from competing at the World Cup, Talles was given the green light by his side Vasco da Gama despite the tall spindly legged teenager establishing himself as a key member of the Brazilian side’s first team.

Talles has featured 15 times already this season and managed to score twice. He shrugs defenders off with ease and has been a real revelation in Brazil. Coming from a background of poverty the fans have taken a real liking to the winger and he has quickly established himself as a fan favourite.

Talles Magno is one of the potential superstar of the tournament and without a shadow of a doubt the man to watch in Brazil. With his tall frame and long legs Talles makes great long strides on the pitch and runs rings around defenders. He is also a true Brazilian with the capacity to bamboozle defenders through incredible individual pieces of skill.

Talles demonstrated this against Fortaleza in the Brazilian league where he flicked the ball above defender Gabriel Dias in a clever dribble and forced the defender to commit a foul which would earn Dias a subsequent red card.

The Brazilian winger is silky smooth, with spectacular technique, great turn of pace and excellent agility. He will be playing in Europe very soon.

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