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UEFA.com's ones to watch for 2022: Players who could star this year
It's the start of the year and that means UEFA.com's team of reporters, correspondents and editors have dusted off their crystal balls to predict which young players, who must be 21 or under at the start of 2022, could come to the fore.
This time last year, we made positive predictions for the likes of Jude Bellingham, Charles De Ketelaere, Ryan Gravenberch, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Pedri while a trip further back into the archives reveals now-established stars Jonathan David, Ansu Fati, Dušan Vlahović, Alphonso Davies, Rodrygo and Erling Haaland on our previous shortlists. So who makes the cut this time?
Karim Adeyemi (GER, 19 – Salzburg)
The striker is the next top-class forward off the Salzburg production line after Haaland and Patson Daka, and has already broken into the Germany team, scoring on his debut.
Amine Adli (FRA, 21 – Leverkusen)
Comfortable on either flank, the winger has continued to progress after a summer transfer from Toulouse and recently scored on his first two outings for the France Under-21 side.
Anouar Ait El Hadj (BEL, 19 – Anderlecht)
The versatile Belgium Under-21 international has the ability to play several roles across the midfield and is equally capable carrying or distributing the ball.
Ander Barrenetxea (ESP, 20 – Real Sociedad)
The left-sided midfielder – the first player born in the 21st century to appear in the Spanish Liga, in 2018 – has increasingly contributed to La Real's rise over the past year, with his ability to beat players catching the eye.
Stipe Biuk (CRO, 19 – Hajduk Split)
Biuk turned heads with an impressive cameo against Spain at last summer's Under-21 EURO finals, and the left-winger has been a regular starter at club level during the past nine months.
Erik Botheim (NOR, 21 – Krasnodar)
Transformed after leaving Rosenborg early last year, the forward notched 23 goals in 46 games in 2021 for Bodø/Glimt – two goals and three assists in a 6-1 win against Roma the highlight. A first Norway cap surely follows for the new Krasnodar signing.
Aguibou Camara (GUI, 20 – Olympiacos)
Snapped up from LOSC Lille in the summer, the Guinea international is a box-to-box midfielder who excels as a ball-winner and creative influence. Not the tallest, hence the comparisons to N'Golo Kanté.
Ersin Destanoğlu (TUR, 21 – Beşiktaş)
The goalkeeper has already passed 50 appearances for the Black Eagles and is keeping Turkey international Mert Günok out of the side. A towering presence with a knack for saving penalties too.
Hugo Ekitike (FRA, 19 – Reims)
Coach's dream of a forward due to his diligent defensive work and ability to bring others into play through holding the ball up. His fine movement has contributed to a regular goal output this season.
Harvey Elliott (ENG, 19 – Liverpool)
Brilliant on loan at Blackburn last season, the relentless midfielder broke into the Liverpool side before a bad injury in September. His passing ability will be a major asset when he returns to action in 2022.
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