Football Stars Expected To Shine In 2022

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the world’s finest exponents ever to take to the stage at the same time, are reaching their pinnacle. Despite the fact that these two exceptional players will be playing after the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, football fans are getting ready to watch the next generation of superstars take their place.

Many youngsters are vying for the coveted Messi-Ronaldo title, with many players so far standing out from the crowd. Here are our football stars to keep an eye on in 2022 – they’ve caught the attention of the globe with their on-field performance and incredible displays of skill!

Pedri

The future of Spain’s national side is bright, with several young talents on the team. Pedri, for example, shines in both Barcelona and internationally. The 18-year-old magician is regarded as one of the best young midfielders currently, having already shown his mettle in major competitions.

Jude Bellingham

Despite his youth, Bellingham is displaying quality and has shown that he is able to compete at a top-level. The 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder did not feature much during Euro 2020. However, as an improving England national team player, he may shine at Qatar 2022.

João Felix

In 2019, Atlético Madrid thwarted strong competition from several top European sides to acquire Benfica’s João Félix, he piqued the world’s attention. The fourth most expensive football transfer was concluded with a club-record fee worth £113 million. If the European champions qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2022, João Felix is anticipated to be formally named as Cristiano Ronaldo’s worthy successor.

Ryan Gravenberch

Ajax is home to a slew of up-and-coming talents. The academy players of the Dutch national team are among the most coveted footballers in Europe, and Gravenberch isn’t one of them. The 19-year-old central midfielder has been linked to a number of top clubs, including Barcelona, Juventus, and Manchester United. His ability is sufficient enough to play a crucial role in Qatar 2022 for the Dutch.

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for a second year in a row ended with the club finishing eighth in the Premier League for a second season running. However, one of the few bright spots for Arsenal came in unexpected form from 17 year old Bukayo Saka. In all competitions, Saka created more goal-scoring chances (50), completed more take-ons (64) and won more duels (214) than any other Arsenal player last season, while his goal against Benfica in February made him the youngest player to score doubles for both goals and assists for the Gunners since Cesc Fàbregas.

Ansu Fati

Barcelona’s Ansu Fati has returned to the club after an extended period away. With the 18-year-old already displaying the raw power of his play at such a young age, the future appears to be very bright for FC Barcelona’s new No 10. Fati plays for the Spain national team and is likely to have a role in Luis Enrique’s World Cup strategy.

Jamal Musiala

Musiala, who previously played for the Chelsea academy and for England’s national team, has now moved to Germany to continue his development in his native country. Bayern Munich’s youngest-ever player in the Bundesliga, he was only 17 years and 115 days old when he made his debut for the Bavarian club, and now he is also a member of Germany’s senior national team.

Eduardo Camavinga

This young star joined Real Madrid in the summer transfer window and made an immediate impact on Carlo Ancelotti’s side, scoring his first goal on his debut day. The 18-year-old’s brilliant La Liga performances are another incentive for the French youngster’s participation in international fixtures. The player himself has stated that he would like to play in Qatar 2022.

We’re intrigued to see which of these future stars, such as classy midfielder Pedri or highly-rated Portuguese forward João Felix, seize the centre stage at the 2022 World Cup and who will continue to lead global football for many years.

These players are all promising young stars. If they aren’t already playing in the EPL, teams from within the league will undoubtedly be watching these players for future transfer windows. With players of this quality spread out across different leagues and teams, football betting is more attractive. One great game from any of these players can turn the table, tipping the odds in your favour. As these players are not ‘seasoned’ and still have a lot to prove, they could be worthwhile backing in your bets as the odds will be reflected accordingly.