Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters : Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho New Golden Boy Of Nigerian Football Ahead Of Watford, Arsenal Rising Stars Success, Iwobi

In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 3-1. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.

3) Alex Iwobi (Arsenal)
Age : 20
Market Value : €15,000,000
Comments : Iwobi’s development at Arsenal has been remarkable, though he is not yet a finished product. By this time last year, the Hale End Academy product had played only one game for the first team whereas this season he has featured 12 times.

The attacking midfielder cum striker has pace, guile and very unpredictable in front of goal. He thinks very fast, never afraid to call for the ball which shows his confidence .

On the flip side, he is not workaholic in defensive duties which might not be a weakness depending on the tactics of the coach.

2) Isaac Success (Watford)
Age : 20
Market Value : €15,000,000
Comments : Very aggressive striker and easily gets past his markers with his skills. After starring at the 2013 African U17 Cup of Nations, Success was courted by a plethora of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, but would have found it difficult breaking into the first team if that transfer had materialized.

Good things come to those who wait, with Watford paying big money to sign him this summer. His performances in the cameo appearances for Watford in the Premier League have endeared him to the Hornets faithful.

1) Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City)
Age : 20
Market Value : €25,000,000
Comments : Intelligent on and off the ball, the Man City striker is blessed with bundles of skills and capable of playing all the offensive roles in midfield and attack. Has fantastic ball control and excellent in 1v 1 situations.

Can strike the balls from distance and turn provider if not scoring. His weakness is that he is a one-footed player, and he has to improve his aerial ability.

Has been prolific for the Nigerian national team in 2016, with four goals in his last four games.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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