The best 26-year-old soccer player in the world is Kim Min-jae...No. 1 center back potential
South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) has been ranked as the best 26-year-old soccer player in the world.
ESPN, an American sports publication, announced the best players in each age group on Saturday.
For example, Elling Holland (Manchester City) is the best player among 23-year-olds, while Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) is the best player among 24-year-olds. 먹튀검증
When it comes to the best players in each age group from 16 to 36, Kim Min-jae topped the list at 26.
ESPN named Franck Doullon (FC Barcelona) and Nicolo Varela (Inter Milan) as Kim's competitors at this age.
"Both Doullon and Varela are good at playing the modern central midfield role, with a lot of offensive duties near the goal area," the outlet said, "but both feel like they're more of a support than a change agent."
"Kim Min-jae is only in his second season in Europe's top five leagues, so it's possible we're overestimating his one season at Napoli," he added.
"But we've noted the potential for him to become one of the best center backs in the world within the next five years," ESPN continued.
At Son's (Tottenham) age of 31, Muhammad Salah (Liverpool) was ranked first, and his comparison was goalkeeper Alisson (Liverpool).
And among the 22-year-olds, Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint-Germain) was named the best player, with Xherdan Shaqa (Arsenal) as the top pick.
In the oldest category, 36, Lionel Messi (Miami) was voted the most skilled player.