16 potential heroes of UEFA EURO U-17 in Croatia

Jack Aitchison (Scotland)
Technically excellent, Aitchison became Celtic FC’s youngest player when he made his first-team debut aged 16 in May 2016, scoring with his first touch.

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
A fine attacking midfielder and the team’s creative spark, Szoboszlai scored last-gasp winners in the elite round against Russia and Norway.

Atalay Babacan (Turkey)
The Galatasaray AŞ playmaker has terrific technique and can dictate the tempo, while also scoring a team-leading five goals in qualifying.

Maxence Caqueret (France)
Contributing leadership, goals and stamina, the pacy Olympique Lyonnais midfielder has played every minute of France’s campaign so far.

Magnus Holm Jacobsen (Faroe Islands)
Jacobsen is a calm, steady and hardworking defensive midfielder who does the simple things right and brings out the best in those around him.

David Čolina (Croatia)
The GNK Dinamo Zagreb left-back is Croatia’s most experienced player. His excellent technical skills are backed up by pace, crossing ability and a powerful shot.

Moise Kean (Italy)
The speedy Juventus forward became the first player born this millennium to appear in the UEFA Champions League when he faced Sevilla FC last November.

Abel Ruiz (Spain)
Captain and talisman, the FC Barcelona forward was the second-highest scorer with four goals as Spain reached the 
final last time around.

Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland)
The livewire striker has been a regular scorer at youth level with Brighton & Hove Albion FC and took that form into qualifying with a competition high seven goals.

Armin Đerlek (Serbia)
OFK Beograd tyro Đerlek, who has captained his country at U15 and U17 level, is an attacking midfielder with the technical ability to change a game.

Oleksiy Kashchuk (Ukraine)
The FC Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder scored four times in six qualifiers, including the added-time winner against Austria that earned Ukraine’s place in Croatia.

Jann-Fiete Arp (Germany)
The pacey, 1.85m tall Hamburger SV striker cites Harry Kane as his idol and, like the England player, he is technically gifted and extremely clinical.

Dobrica Tegeltija (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Only 16 when he made his debut for FK Vojvodina, the defender showed his maturity by scoring the winning penalty against the Czech Republic in qualifying.

Colin Rösler (Norway)
Son of former Manchester City FC forward Uwe Rösler, Colin is following in his dad’s footsteps at the Premier League club. Rösler Jr is comfortable in either midfield or defence.

Jadon Sancho (England)
This tricky winger scored four goals in qualifying, including two against Slovenia. The Londoner moved to Manchester City FC from Watford FC in 2015.

Daishawn Redan (Netherlands)
Redan is the Netherlands’ multi-tasking skipper who can play as striker, winger or playmaker. The AFC Ajax prodigy’s four goals were a big factor in securing qualification.

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