11.10.2026 23:10
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi also included the young footballer of the Turkish National Team, Can Uzun, in his "Future Star Candidates" list prepared for a sports brand.
Lionel Messi, the legendary name of world football, announced a 10-person list of the brightest footballers of the future as part of an international sports brand's project. The prestigious list prepared by the Argentine star also included Can Uzun, who plays for the Turkish National Team and Eintracht Frankfurt.
MESSI DID NOT FORGET CAN UZUN
In the list determined by 39-year-old Messi and featuring talents expected to leave their mark on world football in the coming years, Can Uzun managed to be the only footballer selected from Turkey.
Here are the 10 young talents on Messi's list:
- Can Uzun (Turkey / Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Tomas Aranda (Argentina / Boca Juniors)
- Gilberto Mora (Mexico / Tijuana)
- Max Dowman (England / Arsenal)
- Zavier Gozo (USA / Crystal Palace)
- Jesus Rodriguez (Spain / Como 1907)
- Kees Smit (Netherlands / AZ Alkmaar)
- Chloe Sarwie (England / Chelsea Women's Team)
- Giovanna Waksman (Brazil / OL Lyon Women's Team)
- Lotta Wrede (Germany / Hamburg Women's Team)