#2 Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
Bayern Munich’s treble-winning campaign of 2019/20 witnessed several young guns rise to the fore, but none caught the eye more than Alphonso Davies. The Canadian speedster turned heads with his electrifying runs and energetic dribbles.
After starting out as a winger, he transitioned smoothly into an effective full-back. He was easily bombing up and down the left flank to connect with the attackers as well as contribute defensively.
His highlight reel for the season would primarily consist of performances in the Champions League, where Davies impressed the most. His assist for Joshua Kimmich against Barcelona particularly stands out for his outrageous footwork in the build-up.
36.51 - Alphonso Davies' top speed of 36.51 km/h in Bremen is the fastest of any #Bundesliga player since data collection started in 2013-14. Lightning. #SVWFCB pic.twitter.com/FBGDrDXEOX
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At only 19, he might as well be the best player his country has ever seen. His continued development in the coming years would also make him crucial to Canada’s World Cup run when it co-hosts the tournament in 2026.
#1 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Jadon Sancho has developed by leaps and bounds since leaving Manchester City in 2017 for the Bundesliga. He’s become highly sought-after following his performances with Borussia Dortmund.
After a phenomenal breakthrough during the 2018/19 season, Sancho elevated his game further last season, scoring and assisting 17 times each in the top-flight for most goal involvement after only Robert Lewandowski.
An excellent passer with prodigious dribbling skills and set-piece ability, the Londoner has taken up the creative mantle for Die Borussen with aplomb, shining in various positions for the side in the attack and forging a fearsome strike partnership with Erling Haaland.
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Now a regular with England’s national set-up too under Gareth Southgate, his seamless potential has garnered interests from several leading clubs across Europe, with Manchester United in particular heavily linked with the star, also tipped to win the Ballon d’Or someday.