Donnarumma hits career-best form in U21 team of the week across Europe
Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan) – 8.62 rating
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Gianluigi Donnarumma isn’t long into his career but the AC Milan starlet has arguably never played better than he is now. Donnarumma has won the WhoScored Man of the Match in three successive league appearances after helping Milan secure a 1-1 draw away to rivals Roma. The 19-year-old made seven saves and successfully claimed one cross. Distribution has often been cited as a weak point of Donnarumma’s game but the teen completed 85% of his passes against Roma.
Left-back: Boubacar Kamara (Marseille) – 7.63 rating
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Marseille slipped to defeat away to Reims last time out but Boubacar Kamara can be pleased with his individual performance. The 19-year-old, who was played out of position at left-back, won seven aerial duels, made four clearances and completed six tackles and interceptions combined. Despite being a centre-back by trade, Kamara garnered his second highest WhoScored rating of the season at the weekend.
Centre-back: Ibrahima Konate (RB Leipzig) – 7.77 rating
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Ibrahima Konate has now garnered WhoScored ratings above 7.50 in each of his last three league appearances for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old won six aerial duels in Leipzig’s 3-0 win over Hannover on Friday night, as well as four interceptions and two clearances. The teenager also blocked one shot, had an attempt of his own and completed one dribble.
Centre-back: Kevin Danso (Augsburg) – 7.48 rating
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Augsburg ended a winless run of 10 matches in the Bundesliga to thrash Mainz 3-0 at the weekend. Kevin Danso played a key part in Augsburg’s defence on just his fifth league start of the campaign. The 20-year-old won six aerial duels and made seven clearances, as well as two tackles and interceptions combined. Danso also provoked three offsides to help prevent Mainz registering a single shot on target.
Right-back: Sofiane Alakouch (Nimes) – 7.61 rating
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Nimes are on the cusp of a place in the top half of the table after a 1-1 draw with high-flying Montpellier and right-back Sofiane Alakouch was particularly impressive in the stalemate. The 20-year-old weighed in with six tackles and five interceptions combined. He also proved effective going forward, completing three dribbles and attempting one shot on goal.
Centre midfield: Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) – 8.36 rating
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Tyler Adams has made a hugely impressive start to life in the Bundesliga following his switch from MLS side New York Red Bulls. The 19-year-old earned a WhoScored rating of 7.73 on his debut and has gone even better here. Adams won five aerial duels in central midfield and completed eight tackles and interceptions combined. The teenager also completed three dribbles and registered one key pass.
Centre midfield: Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma) – 8.01 rating
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Nicolo Zaniolo continues to impress in a Roma side that are struggling to fulfil their potential. The 19-year-old netted his third goal of the league campaign in their 1-1 draw with AC Milan. Gianluigi Donnarumma was in inspired form in goal for Milan and it took a moment of quality from Zaniolo to beat his compatriot. The attacking midfielder had four shots, registered two key passes and completed five dribbles against Milan.
Centre midfield: Oscar Rodriguez (Leganes) – 7.94 rating
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After a run of seven games without a goal or an assist, Leganes midfielder Oscar Rodriguez set up the match-winner in Leganes 2-1 win away to Rayo Vallecano on Monday night. The Real Madrid loanee turned in an all-action display, completing four tackles and interceptions combined, as well as attempting two shots and registering two key passes.
Forward: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) – 8.19 rating
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Vinicius Junior is becoming more of a key player at Real Madrid under Santiago Solari with each passing week. The Brazilian winger vindicated Solari’s faith with his first league goal for the club in their 3-0 win over Alaves. The 18-year-old had six shots in total and also completed four dribbles with his dazzling footwork.
Forward: Youssef En-Nesyri (Leganes) – 8.12 rating
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Youssef En-Nesyri is the second Leganes player in the U21 team of the week from Europe’s top five leagues. En-Nesyri has hit a purple patch of form in recent weeks and scored the match-winner against Rayo Vallecano, benefitting from Rodriguez’s assist. The 21-year-old has played a direct hand in five goals in his last four league outings and has won the WhoScored Man of the Match award in three of those games.
Forward: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Huesca) – 8.41 rating
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On-loan Watford striker Juan Camilo Hernandez completes the XI after registering two assists in Huesca’s shock 4-0 win over Real Valladolid on Friday. The 19-year-old registered four key passes in total and also won four aerial duels in a thoroughly impressive 76-minute display.
