Donny van de Beek

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

We know Christmas is a good time for families to get together. We also know the reason behind his flabby midsection. He steals all the food of brother Rody's plate, doesn't he? Rody looks thin and frail. He could use a snack. (Image: Instagram.com)

This Ajax youth product is skilled at linking up with his team's attackers while being very good at thwarting opposition attacks at the same time. He plays in the centre of midfield, which is a very demanding position in football. His lung-busting runs and high intensity on the pitch are the reasons he's so widely sought after with Real Madrid being one of his suitors this past summer. Ultimately, he decided to stay put and this definitely benefits Ajax in some ways. He dictates the tempo of the game, much like a metronome. He is truly capable of being a game-changer when he wants to be. Although he isn't a goal scorer, we have to consider that he's only 22. Ajax could potentially develop him into their very own Steven Gerrard. The goal-scoring aspect of his game will develop eventually but the fact that he needs regular first-team football at the highest level is undisputed. As far as silverware goes, he won the 2018-19 Eredivisie in his first breakout season, and got within touching distance of winning the Champions League that year. Having represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, he's now a member of the senior side. We can conclude by saying that the future of Dutch football is bright and Oranje.