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The hunt for Lionel Messi’s successor
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October 25, 2026
Hunt for Lionel Messi’s successor: Can anyone replace the Argentine icon?
The hunt for Lionel Messi’s successor has begun, and it may well be a futile exercise. Yet, it is fun to look at who could be the next big thing. Join us as THE WEEK’s team of writers searches for the feet of gold
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October 25, 2026
Lamine Yamal: Can Barcelona’s teenage sensation eclipse Messi?
Lamine Yamal has mounted a serious claim to football’s highest throne after outpacing Lionel Messi’s early career milestones with 151 senior appearances and 101 goal contributions for Barcelona by 19
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October 25, 2026
Franco Mastantuono: The prodigy who traded junior tennis to become Argentina’s next number 10
Franco Mastantuono is rapidly emerging as Argentina’s next footballing talisman after shattering national records previously held by Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
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October 25, 2026
How ‘Messinho’ Estevao Willian is forging his own path at Chelsea
Estevao Willian has rapidly established himself as Chelsea’s most exciting Brazilian prodigy following a record-breaking debut season and memorable goals in both the Premier League and Champions League
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October 25, 2026
Lennart Karl: Bayern Munich’s record-breaking prodigy is eyeing global stardom
Lennart Karl is an 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy who has already broken UEFA Champions League scoring records and earned a call-up to the senior Germany national team
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October 25, 2026
Geovany Quenda: The rise of Sporting’s wunderkid, and his Chelsea dilemma
Despite early comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Bukayo Saka, the teenage sensation now faces a crucial battle for first-team minutes at Stamford Bridge to maintain his rapid development
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October 25, 2026
Who is Max Dowman, the 16-year-old sensation making waves at Arsenal?
Guided by senior mentors and manager Mikel Arteta, the 16-year-old winger is now focused on cementing a regular first-team role whilst continuing his rapid ascent
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October 25, 2026
Konstantinos Karetsas: The Greek sensation is ready to light up European football
Konstantinos Karetsas has rapidly announced himself on the European stage after becoming Greece’s youngest-ever goalscorer at just 17 years and 124 days old
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October 25, 2026
Ethan Nwaneri: Can Arsenal’s youngest debutant fulfil his potential?
Ethan Nwaneri, who entered football folklore as the youngest debutant in Premier League history at age 15, is currently facing a pivotal junction in his career to avoid plateauing after rapid early progression
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October 25, 2026
Who is Rodrigo Mora? Meet the ‘hybrid creator-finisher’ handpicked by Messi
Rodrigo Mora is a gifted 19-year-old Portuguese playmaker who earned Lionel Messi’s personal endorsement after weathering an early-career media storm over his lavish praise for the Argentine maestro
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October 25, 2026
Ibrahim Mbaye: The rare right-footed winger lighting up world football
Ibrahim Mbaye has rapidly emerged as Senegal’s newest football superstar after making history as the youngest African goalscorer at a World Cup. The 18-year-old winger developed his craft at Paris Saint-Germain before completing a £47 million transfer to Premier League side Aston Villa.
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