NxGn 2018: The best teenage XI in world football

The winner of NxGn 2018 has been announced, but which teenagers born 1999 and later make up the most talented young team in the world?

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  1BEST TEENAGE XI

  Here's how they line up…

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  2JUSTIN KLUIVERT | AJAX

  Justin Kluivert has followed in his father's footsteps, coming up through the ranks at Ajax to become a key first team player. But, he has already gone one further than his old man, scoring a hat-trick for the Amsterdam giants, something Patrick never did in three seasons at the club. He is already being linked with some of Europe's elite clubs, and it would not be a surprise if he ended up being the second of the Kluivert family to win the Champions League.

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  3MOISE KEAN | HELLAS VERONA/JUVENTUS

  Moise Kean made history as the first appearance-maker and goalscorer from the 2000s in Europe's 'big five' leagues, and has spent the last season at Hellas Verona on loan from Juventus to gain more match experience. The temporary deal has helped him get away from the spotlight in Turin as he develops his all-round game, becoming more than just a goalscoring forward.

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  4VINICIUS JUNIOR | FLAMENGO/REAL MADRID

  Vinicius Junior is already a Real Madrid player, but will remain in Brazil at Flamengo until after the 2018-19 season as he continues his development. Flamengo have been using the teenager sparingly in order to ensure that he is not overworked, and that has helped ease the burden on the winger that Madrid are hoping can live up to the 'next Neymar' tag.