Match of the Day Magazine

MOVE ASIDE Lionel and Cristiano! We’re here to celebrate the best young talent in world football! Fiery finishers like Erling Haaland and Mason Greenwood are scoring at unreal rates, elite creators like Phil Foden and Lauren Hemp are causing havoc an

Mase must’ve been bitten by a radioactive insect – his shooting tek from range isn’t normal! ■

Just like Superman, Reece has loads of powers – he’s unreal at passing, dribbling, crossing and more! ■

IT FEELS LIKE VJ has been around for ages after playing three full seasons at Real, but this 21-year-old trickster is only just getting started. He’s been the face of FIFA’s street ball VOLTA mode, has turned out for Brazil and is a fast-footed winge

Joao is pure danger – he’s got the tek, creativity and finishing to demolish defences! ■

WE REPLACED NORWICH’S squad with the best Prem ballers aged 21 or under to see how well the talented kids would do in the league! THE WONDERKIDS set up in an attacking 4-3-3 formation to make the most of their creative talent. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka

Ansu’s resilience is unreal – he’s back from a serious knee injury that kept him out for almost a year! ■

SEAN NEVER PLAYED a first team game for United and moved to Sheffield United in 2013 – but was released the following year after making just two appearances for the Blades. He had spells in League Two and the National League before moving to Scotland

Roy and Rocky, you two are both teenage rising stars at Melchester Rovers – what’s the best thing about being a footballer? ROY SAYS: “Just being able to play the game I love for a living and getting THAT awesome feeling when the ball hits the back

Jude is a pass master – he never makes the wrong choice when the ball is at his feet! ■

ERIN SAYS: “My favourite subject at school was PE – I loved running around and being active. Maths was my least favourite, as I’ve always hated crunching numbers. Then after school, I’d kick the ball around with my papa and our dog!” ERIN SAYS: “G

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Lauren destroys defences. Her gift is creating dangerous opportunities for her City team-mates! ■

Elite skills advice with MOTD mag's Stobbsy! Keeping your own attitude on point will not only be good for your personal development, but all of your team-mates’, too. Your hard work, positive mindset and performances will make you stand-out and enc

Would you be buzzed to feature in a future issue? Email your sick pics to inbox@motdmag.com! Make sure you include your name, age and you’ve got a parent or guardian’s permission! ■

Ed is a hero at foiling enemy plans with a ruthless tackle or a swift interception! ■