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Getty20Albert Gudmundsson | Iceland | June 15, 1997
Gudmundsson came through the academy at PSV and, after scoring 28 in 63 games for their reserve team, the winger has since been promoted to the senior side where he has made nine appearances so far.
The 20-year-old has also made an impressive start to his senior Iceland career, scoring three goals from his five caps so far.
AdvertisementGetty19Amine Harit | Morocco | June 18, 1997
Amine Harit came through the academy at French side Nantes and he impressed enough to earn himself a move to German side Schalke, where he has made 29 league appearances during his debut season.
After playing for France at youth level, Harit decided to change allegiances to represent Morocco and he has three caps so far after making his debut in October of last year.
Getty18Bassem Srarfi | Tunisia | June 25, 1997
Bassem Srarfi made the move to Nice from Tunisian side Club Africain on deadline day of the 2017 January transfer window.
The midfielder has gone onto make 37 appearances in all competitions for Nice so far and he made his Tunisia debut in March.
Getty Images17Rodrigo Bentancur | Uruguay | June 25, 1997
Rodrigo Bentancur officially joined Juventus last summer from Boca Juniors after impressing for the Argentine outfit.
The midfielder has not been short of first-team opportunities during his first season, making 27 appearances in all competitions and he has also been capped six times by Uruguay after making his debut last September.