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The Guardian Next Generation football talent list

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The Guardian has released its ‘New Generation 2026’ list, identifying 60 of the world’s top young football ~~talents. Initial highlights include~~ talents born in 2009. South American players ~~born in 2009, such as~~ feature prominently, including Ecuadorian winger Edwin ~~Quintero,~~ Quintero of Independiente del Valle, who has reportedly reached a pre-contract agreement with ~~Arsenal. Other notable South American inclusions are~~ Arsenal to join in 2027. Argentina’s Giovanni Baroni of Talleres, who has already made his first-division debut, and defender Simón ~~Escobar. The list~~ Escobar of Vélez Sarsfield, who has received Argentine national team call-ups, are also ~~features three players from~~ included. European talents are also highlighted. From the Belgian Jupiler Pro ~~League:~~ 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.

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