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The rise of Mikel Merino. Mikel Merino Zazón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Spain national team. After starting out at Osasuna, he went on to play for Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and Real Sociedad.  The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  mikelmerino/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Unai Simón. Unai Simón Mendibil is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.  The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  unaisimonismo/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Konrad Laimer. Konrad Laimer is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Austria national team. The Austria national football team represents Austria in men's international football competition and it is controlled by the Austrian Football Association. Austria has qualified for seven FIFA World Cups, most recently in 1998. Image Credit:  konradlaimer/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Moussa Diaby. Moussa Diaby is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the France national team.  The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Image Credit:  moussadiabyofficial/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEutnraD9ug/

The rise of Wilfred Ndidi. Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Ndidi is known for his defensive prowess. The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013.  Image Credit:  ndidi25/instagram 

The rise of Ronald Araujo. Ronald Federico Araújo da Silva is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.  The Uruguay national football team represents Uruguay in international men's football, and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The national team is commonly referred to as La Celeste. Image Credit:  ronaldaraujo_4/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cly-550jq_P/

The rise of Carlos Soler. Carlos Soler Barragán is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central or right midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team. Soler began his professional career at Valencia, making 226 appearances, scoring 36 goals and winning the Copa del Rey in 2019. The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  carlos10soler/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSw883DM7l/

The rise of Gleison Bremer. Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento, or simply Bremer, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Brazil national team.  The Brazil national football team, nicknamed Seleção Canarinha, represents Brazil in men's international football and is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the governing body for football in Brazil. They have been a member of FIFA since 1923 and a member of CONMEBOL since 1916. Image Credit:  bremer/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0K9OgOaSf/

The rise of Piotr Zieliński. Piotr Sebastian Zieliński is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Poland national team. During his senior career he has also played for Udinese and Empoli. The Poland national football team has represented Poland in men's international tournaments football competitions since their first match in 1921. The team is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland. Image Credit:  zielu_94/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHLj24oA-q/

The rise of Yassine Bounou. Yassine Bounou, also known as Bono, is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Sevilla and the Morocco national team. Bono began his youth career in Morocco, playing for Wydad AC.  The Morocco national football team, nicknamed "the Atlas Lions", represents Morocco in men's international football competitions. It is controlled by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, also known as FRMF. The team's colours are red and green. Image Credit:   bounouyassine_bono/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2HBaODrSx/

The rise of Alessandro Bastoni.   Alessandro Bastoni Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter and the Italy national team. The Italy national football team has represented Italy in international football since its first match in 1910. The national team is controlled by the Italian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Italy, which is a co-founder and member of UEFA. Image Credit:   alessandrobastoni/instagram    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8lsytK3KK/

The rise of Caden Clark. Caden Christopher Clark is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.  The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in men's international soccer competitions. The team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and is a member of FIFA and CONCACAF. Image Credit:   iamcadenclark/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNGS4WI_g_/

The rise of Stefan Bajčetić. Stefan Bajcetic Maquieira is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool. Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Founded in 1892, the club joined the Football League the following year and has played its home games at Anfield since its formation. The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:   stefanbajcetic/instagram 

The rise of Zakaria Aboukhlal. Zakaria Aboukhlal is a professional footballer who plays as forward for Ligue 1 club Toulouse. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Morocco national team, having previously played for the Netherlands at various youth levels.  The Morocco national football team, nicknamed "the Atlas Lions", represents Morocco in men's international football competitions. It is controlled by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, also known as FRMF. The team's colours are red and green. Image Credit:  zakariaaboukhlal/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/ClqkmIgtk3B/?hl=en  

The rise of Mohamed Taabouni. Mohamed Taabouni is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Feyenoord in Eredivisie. The Netherlands national football team has represented the Netherlands in international men's football matches since 1905. The men's national team is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association, the governing body for football in the Netherlands, which is a part of UEFA, under the jurisdiction of FIFA. Image Credit:  mo_taab10/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch5RywRNKY-/?hl=en

The rise of Ridle Baku. Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku is a German professional footballer who plays as a right-back or midfielder for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team.  The Germany national football team represents Germany in men's international football and played its first match in 1908. The team is governed by the German Football Association, founded in 1900. Image Credit:  ridlebaku/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/CHfPj0DJLnn/

The rise of Orkun Kökçü. Orkun Kökçü is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Dutch club Feyenoord whom he captains in the Eredivisie. Born in the Netherlands, Kökçü represents Turkey internationally. The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in men's international football matches. The team is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey, which was founded in 1923 and has been a member of FIFA since 1923 and UEFA since 1962.  Image Credit:  orkunkokcu/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKDpB_gFCI/?hl=en

 Jakub Jankto comes out gay. Jakub Jankto is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Czech First League club Sparta Prague, on loan from La Liga club Getafe, and the Czech Republic national team.  The Czech Republic national football team, recognised by FIFA as Czechia, represents the Czech Republic in international football. The team is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Historically, the team participated in FIFA and UEFA competitions as Bohemia and Czechoslovakia. Athletic Club Sparta Praha, commonly known as Sparta Prague and Sparta Praha, is a football club based in Prague. Image Credit:  jakubjanktojr/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmvAuxK1NS/

Raphael Varane retires from international football. Raphaël Xavier Varane is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United. Considered as one of the best defenders of his generation, Varane is known for his defensive prowess and speed.  Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United, or simply United, is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division in the English football league system.  The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Image Credit:    raphaelvarane/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKMpXSOZtt/

The rise of Pierre Kalulu. Pierre Kazeye Rommel Kalulu Kyatengwa is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club AC Milan. Mainly a right-back, he can also play in central defence.  Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as AC Milan or simply Milan, is a professional football club in Milan, Italy, founded in 1899. The club has spent its entire history, with the exception of the 1980–81 and 1982–83 seasons, in the top flight of Italian football, known as Serie A since 1929–30. The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Image Credit:  kalulu.jr /instagram