- Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) — French-born Lille prodigy who switched allegiance to Morocco, starred in midfield (notably vs Brazil) and is tipped for a big-money move to a top club.
- Pau Cubarsí (19) — Barcelona’s young center-back who helped Spain concede just one goal en route to the final and is being talked about as a future global superstar.
- Alex Freeman (21) — Rapid rise from MLS bench to Villarreal and US starter; scored in the World Cup and offers defensive/attacking versatility for the U.S. team.
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