‘Gifted’ Newcastle target ranked 8th best wonderkid in the world, compared to Foden

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Newcastle United-linked starlet Florian Wirtz has been named amongst the best wonderkids in the world by ESPN.

The list features 39 of the best young players in the world all aged 21 or under.

In early March, the Daily Mail had made a claim that Newcastle United had decided to re-ignite their interest in Florian Wirtz, who has made the cut in the ESPN list amongst some of the most elite wonderkids in world football.

Newcastle target Florian Wirtz makes ESPN list full of top wonderkids

The German international is rightly being credited as a top-tier youngster as his supreme technical ability coupled with his impressive end product makes him special.

In fact, the more one thinks about it, the fact that Xabi Alonso compared the Bayer Leverkusen poster-child to Phil Foden via Daily Mail is a sensible parallel.

As Newcastle-linked attacker Florian Wirtz was ranked 8^th amongst the best 39 wonderkids in the world according to ESPN, they explained why he made the cut.

“Following a nine-month injury absence because of a ruptured cruciate ligament, Wirtz has managed to get himself back to the level he was at before disaster struck. Alongside No. 4 on this list, Wirtz is arguably the most talented German prospect of his generation and has made a huge impact for Leverkusen, both domestically and in Europe.”

“One of the most complete attacking midfielders in European football, Wirtz, who is equally dominant in a central position behind the striker, cutting in from the left or even as a false nine up front is excellent at gaining space with his wonderful dribbling abilities.”

ESPN concluded when breaking down why Newcastle target Florian Wirtz is one of the best wonderkids on the globe saying, “Not only is he capable of beating opponents from a standing position, he also does something clinical afterwards, with cleverly executed passes, well-engineered combinations or shots on target. In addition to being a technically gifted playmaker, Wirtz’s avid pressing helps him win the ball back.”