Internet Desk: With the FIFA U17 World Cup just round the corner everyone’s eyes will be on their favourite teams and among them people will be eager to look out for their favourite players.
The total of 24 teams that are participating in this football extravaganza comprises of some of the finest players who will definitely make to the big stage in the near future.
Today on the eve of the match we take a close look as to the players who are to be watched for as the eyes of millions of fans round the globe will be surely upon them.
India
The Blue Tigers have quite a lot of stars which can change the game on their day. Overall the Indian team is surely a team to look out for as they can surely give the other teams a run for their money.
Leading from the front and often considered to be the goal machine, striker Aniket Jadhav is sure to catch the eyes of everyone. A part of the AIFF setup from an age of 14 years he also represented India in the FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup in 2014.
The No. 10 of the team, Komal Thatal is a force that is not be messed with. The young lad has scored against mighty teams like Brazil and Uruguay. He is the man who builds up most of the attack for the Blues and is often credited of being a prolific scorer.
Amarjit Singh Kiyam the skipper of the side will be hoping to lead his side to glory. The midfielder acts like a solid anchor in the midfield and it is highly astonishing to see such leadership capability from such a young lad.
The full-back Sanjeev Stalin is well known for his involvement in the entire field. The deadball specialist will be looking to score goals from every opportunity he gets.
USA
Josh Sargent has been in phenomenal form after he became the nation’s youngest player to score in the FIFA U20 World Cup. He is also the second US Player to take part in the U20 and U17 World Cups in the same year. With four goals in his name in the U20 World Cup, the 17 year old striker was noticed by scouts and has been offered a contract to Werder Bremen where he will join after the commencement of this tournament.
Striker Ayo Akinola, winger Andrew Carleton and midfielder Chris Durkin are also key players to watch out as the American side will face the Blue Colts in their opening game