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Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior top CIES young footballer impact study

England stars Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham lead the way in their age group in a detailed new analysis of the world's best football talents.

Arsenal tyro Saka has made a greater impact over the last 12 months than any other player born in the year 2001 across 59 global leagues.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham came out on top amongst those players born in 2003 when it comes to making a decisive intervention in matches.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has finished top of a ranking for impact in his age category

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has finished top of a ranking for impact in his age category

Dortmund's Jude Bellingham came out on top in players globally born in the year 2003

Real Madrid's Champions League winner Vinicius Junior ranks top in the 2000-born cohort, which puts Phil Foden ahead of his new Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland.