10 years of NXGN: Kylian Mbappe, Christian Pulisic and where 2017's best wonderkids are now
GOAL selected the 50 best footballing talents from around the world born on or after January 1, 1998 – but did they go on to fulfil their potential?
Since NXGN's launch in 2016, GOAL has profiled the 50 best footballing wonderkids on the planet on an annual basis. Some of those recognised for their talent as teenagers are now household names, but others have not yet realised their potential.
So, after theNXGN 2025 list was revealed, check out where the stars of 2017 are now:
Every NXGN list |
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Dembele, Tielemans & 2016's best wonderkids |
De Ligt, Kluivert & 2018's best wonderkids |
Haaland, Sancho & 2019's best wonderkids |
Saka, Rodrygo & 2020's best wonderkids |
James, Oberdorf & 2020's best women's wonderkids |
Pedri, Ansu Fati & 2021's best wonderkids |
Le Tissier, Bennison & 2021's best women's wonderkids |
Bellingham, Musiala & 2022's best wonderkids |
Dumornay, Fowler & 2022's best women's wonderkids |
Gavi, Garnacho & 2023's best wonderkids |
Shaw, Thompson & 2023's best women's wonderkids |
Yamal, Mainoo & 2024's best wonderkids |
Caicedo, Moultrie & 2024's best women's wonderkids |
