‘Like Salah’ & ‘new Ramos’ – players to watch out for in Europe in 2025

Who will the names we are talking about as we prepare for another year of drama, excellence, and controversy in European football?

Although we are aware that Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Mohamed Salah will still be appearing in the film, it will undoubtedly prove to be a significant year for many other players as well.

Omar Marmoush

Club: Eintracht Frankfurt Age: 25 Nationality: Egyptian Position: Forward

Honigstein: “He is really dynamic, a wide forward who can play through the middle.

Although he may not be as difficult or explosive as Mohamed Salah, his finishing is incredible.

We initially thought he would ignite the world, but six years later, he exploded, and we are now discussing an undisclosed sum of money for him.

Martin Zubimendi

Club: Real Sociedad Age: 25 Nationality: Spanish Position: Midfield

Balague: “He turned down Liverpool and was a star of the season when he took Rodri’s place in the Euro final at half-time.” Rodri left, and England was filled with joy when he died. He is perhaps the best holding midfielder in the world after Rodri.

“I was informed that Liverpool had been handled, but he actually chose not to leave.” He is all set to leave after three months of the season. That’s the guy to look for when Manchester City need a Rodri replacement. He is prepared to leave now that Barcelona wants him but doesn’t have the funds.

Angelo Stiller

Club: Stuttgart Age: 23 Nationality: German Position: Midfield

Honigstein:” Talking of controlling midfielders and Man City, these are the type of links being made because of his output. He is the one who makes everything happen, despite the fact that you don’t necessarily notice him.

Maghnes Akliouche

Club: Monaco Age: 22 Nationality: French Position: Winger

Laurens: “He caught the eye of a lot of people. I was at France v Austria under-21s recently and all the scouts were there for him, German and English. He is 23 in February, made his debut at 18.

” Against PSG in Ligue 1 the other week he was outstanding. Paris born and bred. That left foot and vision, and energy – he never stops running, wonderful on the right-hand side. Assisting, creative, outstanding to see him playing in the Champions League.

Making the right choice for the next club is important because the next step depends a lot on your direction. Many young players make incorrect decisions. Thierry Henry has a lot of fans, and he even coached him during the Olympics. Gael Clichy, the under-21s coach, also massively rates him.

Nico Paz

Club: Como Age: 20 Nationality: Argentine Position: Midfield

Laurens: “We didn’t expect him to be that good when Real Madrid signed him, who had just been promoted to Serie A and had Cesc Fabregas as their new coach,” despite the fact that there is a buy-back clause there.

“But Paz has been amazing, he is a left-footed playmaker. His creativity, ball control, vision and elegance is great. He is only 20 years old and has completely transformed Serie A. Como’s signing of him was a great coup, and Real Madrid’s return to him was a no-brainer. He is already prepared for a bigger club. An incredible revelation, who has now been called up by Argentina, so that is how good he is”.

Balague: “He is what Real Madrid need. He can help them organize their attack and play the ball with the ball, and he can do both. He reminds me of Fernando Redondo, the Real Madrid legend. He has got absolutely everything. A couple of goals, assists and leader of that midfield.

Paul Wanner

Club: Heidenheim (on loan from Bayern Munich) Age: 19 Nationality: German-Austrian Position: Midfield

Honigstein:” Very highly-rated and a breakthrough season for him. He demonstrated talent in Bundesliga 2, but Elversberg’s loan program last year made it difficult to ignore. Now on loan at Heidenheim, a team who plays in the Conference League.

“He sticks out because he scores goals, turns up between the lines, is a number 10 who can play out wide. He is really exciting as he passes players. He appears to possess the resilience and toughness you require. He will enjoy the Bundesliga 2 and then the Bundesliga as a result of his excellent education.

Joan Martinez

class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Team: Real Madrid Age: 17 Nationality: Spanish Position: Defence

Balague:” He is just 17 and was signed by Real Madrid in 2023 from Levante. He was training with Real Madrid Castilla, then in a twist of destiny Real Madrid’s fifth choice centre-back got injured just before their pre-season tour, so he got a call to go on tour.

The club had to go to a police station right away to get his passport checked out, and he also had to request that the kit’s manufacturer make him more boots.