18 year old Jack Rodwell from Everton is a defensive midfielder who can also play center back. "He was just 15 when he made his first reserve appearance, replacing David Weir in a game with Sheffield United in October 2006. Earned five caps for England’s under 16 team, and is now captain of the under 18s team." (from the Everton website)
22 year old Gervinho is already considered one of the star strikers at the Ligue 1, where he plays as a foreword for Lille. He is also captain of the Ivory Coast Olympic team and was just added to the national Ivory Coast roster for the World Cup. Many consider him to be Didier Drogba's heir.
Romelu Lukaku is only 16, but that didn't stop him from starring on the Belgian league playing for Anderlecht, and scoring against such big teams as Ajax at the EUFA league. He's been said to be on Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Milan's watchlist.
Italian teen Davide Santon has already been compared to Paulo Maldini. At 18, he's probably the best young attacking right defender in the country, and already plays for Inter, and on the national Italy squad.
17 year old Iker Muniain plays as a forward for Athletic Bilbao. He's the youngest player ever to score a goal in a first division match in La Liga, at 16. He also plays for the U17 Spanish team.
Sixth placed Bilbao will meet fourth placed Villarreal in a game that could be decisive in the race for a top four spot. Bilbao are unbeaten in three games while Villarreal are coming from a good Europa League tie with Bayer Leverkuses, the Spanish side won both home and away.
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini believes Saturday could be the decisive day in the Primera Division title race. Leaders Barcelona and second-placed Madrid both claimed 4-1 wins in midweek to leave the two Spanish superpowers just one point apart heading into the penultimate round of fixtures - a round that Pellegrini feels may be crucial.
With Barcelona and Real Madrid still level on points at the top of La Liga, this weekend's action should give us a further indication as to who will be lifting the title at the end of the season. Barca host Atletic Bilbao, whilst Real travel to Racing Santander. Who will be top at the end of the weekend? Vote now!
I can see Bilbao holding out for a draw here, maybe even more!
League leaders Real Madrid will have a tricky home game on Saturday as Basque side Athletic Bilbao will be coming at Santiago Bernabeu. Real have to win in order to stay top of the table but Bilbao is not a team that one can beat easily. Athletic Bilbao are 8th before this weekend.
“The other day I played a great match and maybe I stand a chance of playing against Arsenal. If I do get to play, I won’t be scared. I’ll enjoy every minute of it and I’ll do all I can for the good of the team. The other day I felt comfortable playing in attack and I’m ready to play in any position the manager wants me to play in.” - Bojan Krkic.
Primera Liga leaders Barcelona saw their awesome winning streak coming to an end last week, Sporting Gijon held them to a 1-1 draw after no less than 16 consecutive league wins. Guardiola's men will meet fifth placed Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Sunday, a team that has shown good form lately and managed to climb up the table chasing a top four spot.
Charles N'Zogbia scored an incredible turnaround in the first minute of added time to shock the Gunners and give Wigan's survival hopes a huge boost. Wigan are now seven points clear of the drop zone with three games left.
