# The Guardian Next Generation football talent list > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-guardian-next-generation-football-talent-list > Updated: 2026-10-07T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Guardian has released its ‘New Generation 2026’ list, identifying 60 of the world’s top young football talents born in 2009. South American players feature prominently, including Ecuadorian winger Edwin Quintero of Independiente del Valle, who has reportedly reached a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal to join in 2027. Argentina’s Giovanni Baroni of Talleres, who has already made his first-division debut, and defender Simón Escobar of Vélez Sarsfield, who has received Argentine national team call-ups, are also included. European talents are also highlighted. From the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, the list features Xander Dierckx of Antwerp, Joshua Nga Kana of Anderlecht, and Tian Nai Koren of Club Brugge. Koren is noted for his technical skills and creativity. Other European inclusions include Slovenian players Tian Nai Koren and Miha Matjašec, the latter of whom plays for FC Liefering in the Red Bull Salzburg system. Additionally, the list features 17-year-old Ukrainian attacking midfielder Adam Huram of Hajduk Split, described as a creative player with strong technical qualities and defensive contributions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Three Belgian players named to The Guardian’s top talent list Three Jupiler Pro League players—Xander Dierckx, Joshua Nga Kana, and Tian Nai Koren—have been included in The Guardian’s list of the 60 best young football talents globally. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-belgian-players-named-to-the-guardians-top-talent-list ### 2026-10-07: The Guardian names 60 top global football talents for Next Generation 2026 The Guardian’s ‘Next Generation 2026’ list features 60 top football talents, including Slovenia’s Tian Nai Koren and Miha Matjašec, and Hajduk Split’s Ukrainian midfielder Adam Huram. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-guardian-names-60-top-global-football-talents-for-next-generation-2026 --- Cite as: The Guardian Next Generation football talent list. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/the-guardian-next-generation-football-talent-list