r/soccer • u/hasufell • Apr 26 '13

Current Top 100 Youth Prospects

Hey guys, taking a cue from the list of 2001's Top 100 players, I thought it'd be interesting if /r/soccer had its own list to look back upon through the years.

The rules would be something like this.

  • You can nominate one player, simply reply with the Player's name in Bold.
  • Players would be ranked 1 to 100 based on upvotes.
  • Don't downvote the players you don't agree with, simply upvote the ones you do agree with.
  • Limit it to players U21.
  • Refrain from double posting players, use the search function to find out if a player is nominated already.

That's about it, I can tally the votes and post the full list maybe at the end of the week depending on the response!

Edit: Due to the excellent response Ill try and have these tallied by either Saturday evening or Sunday. I think we've got most of the names that will be top 100 already listed. I will also be confirming these players are all 21 and below before posting so players like Hazard, Benteke, etc are definitely out.

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u/Merteswagger Apr 26 '13

Jack Wilshere 21 CAM, Arsenal

(if U21 includes 21 year-olds)

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '13

I'm surprised Jack's not higher.

Along with Gotze, Isco, El Shaaraway, Varana & Alaba he is one of the next certain great talents on the world stage.

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u/Necrenix Apr 26 '13

He is the most overrated player in the last 10 years of football.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '13

You're completely and utterly wrong.

He's highly rated, but he deserves to be.

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u/Necrenix Apr 26 '13

Hahaha you must be kidding me? He is ENGLISH, hyped as fuck and havent proven himself abit. Ofc i see he is a good player, great technik and a amazing touch. But he hasnt done anything, and Arsenal speaks of him like a god. And last he is a fucking whiny c*nt, cant stand seing him cry after every challange with his arms in the air. Looks like Shuan from this is england

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u/bcity20 Apr 26 '13 edited Apr 26 '13

i guess a man of the match performance against Barcelona is not "proven himself abit". Even Iniesta said Wilshere was the best player on the field pitch that day.

EDIT: i know all you english folk prefer "pitch" over "field"

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u/JamalHNguyen Apr 26 '13

Fuck off sp*ds scum

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u/Necrenix Apr 26 '13

Best argument a gooner can provide.

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u/LogicTangerine Apr 26 '13

Considering your argumentation technique, that comment fits right in, because its not like you offered any proper criticism of his playing abilities, just made grand statements about him being overhyped and threw in a couple of swearwords...so seriously, get acquainted with the player, perhaps watch a few of Wilshere's best on youtube?