Top 5 current players who are under 20 years of age
In the past, players used to wait to turn 22 or 23 years of age in order to break into the senior squad. However, the game has evolved rapidly as talent and maturity have overpowered the age factor. Players, these days, are quite mature for their age and it can be seen quite evidently from their performances on the field.
The starlets are getting promoted from the youth systems and therefore are well accustomed to their clubs' philosophy and style. It helps the youngsters to quickly adapt and settle down in the senior squad. These teenagers are plying their trade in the best leagues in the world representing some best teams.
There are many youngsters currently who have been performing exceptionally of which we take a look at the top 5 players who are under the age of 20.
#5. Justin Kluivert - AS Roma
The 19-year-old shares much in common with his father Patrick, who also famously started his stellar career at Ajax. Although they started at the same club, Justin is a very different forward. Indeed, he operates out wide, predominantly on the left, due to his fantastic pace and excellent ability to beat the defense from wide positions. The Dutch international idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo and hopes to replicate him.
Justin Kluivert announced himself to the world while he played for Ajax. Kluivert drew attention from big clubs like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid C.F, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United but he chose AS Roma to establish himself before he makes a move to his dream club FC Barcelona.
Justin has featured 14 times for AS Roma in Serie A this season and has one goal and three assists to his name. Justin Kluivert has also scored a goal in this seasons' UEFA Champions League.