Sports are star-driven entities that make us want to tune in and watch the best of the best. If it weren’t for the stars that we love to watch, the beautiful game would not be the same. As one generation of stars starts to fade, a new generation will come to take their place. We’re putting this list together to let you know who that next generation is. Here’s our current list of 12 up-and-coming international stars that you need to know now and in the future.
Yui Hasegawa – Man City and Japan
The 27-year-old Japanese midfielder has blossomed into a star at Manchester City after moving from West Ham. Hasegawa made a huge sacrifice and slid deeper into a defensive No. 6 role compared to playing higher up the pitch at West Ham. Hasegawa managed to learn the new position on the fly while putting together her best season as a pro. Players like Hasegawa are hidden until they move to a bigger club, her move to Man City has shown she’s set to lead the Japan national team into the future.
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Sjoeke Nusken – Chelsea and Germany
Sjoeke Nusken has quickly emerged as one of the more versatile midfielders in the world. The Germany international is only…
