The CIES Football Observatory in combination with Wyscout have produced their latest Scouting Report based on the performance of young players across the top 65 world leagues.
Their performance index, for players born in 2004 or later, analyses six main areas of the game; ground defence, aerial play, distribution, chance creation, take on play, and finishing.
The report itemises the 20 best performers in each of 20 categories defined according to the player’s main position and technical characteristics.
Amongst the leaders within these lists are; midfielder Kendry Paez (Independiente del Valle), winger Thiago Fernandez (Velez), and Fluminense’s striker Kaua Elias.
Estimated transfer values are also assigned to these potential future stars, within the report.
Analysis – Mark Pilkington