UEFA names Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze among 50 players to watch

UEFA has named Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, among the best 50 youthful players to watch out for in the 2019/2020 season.

Similar to the case before the beginning of the 2018/2019 crusade, just a single Nigerian youth has been picked.

Clarifying why Chukwueze is being tipped for accomplishment in the forthcoming season, UEFA composed on their official site:

Samuel Chukwueze

The list contains some attractive names, for example, Rhian Brewster (Liverpool), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Carel Eiting (Ajax), Gedson Fernandes (Benfica), Sean Longstaff (Newcastle) and William Saliba (Arsenal).

Chukwueze was one of the key players that helped Villarreal avoid relegation last term, netting five goals in 26 appearances in La Liga.

He was likewise part of the Nigeria squad that won bronze at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and opened his senior record in a 2-1 win versus South Africa.