Ibrahim Mbaye #20

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At just 18, Mbaye is the latest starlet everyone in Senegal has their eye on. The youngest player in Paris St-Germain’s history is the symbol of a new generation of French-born players who are choosing to represent Senegal. The skillful forward represented France at various youth levels but switched allegiance to the country of his father last year, when he also became Senegal’s youngest goalscorer. He played an important role – usually from the bench – at Afcon last January, scoring in the Last 16 against Sudan. “I will never regret choosing to play for Senegal because it was a decision from the heart,” he said. Used sparingly by Luis Enrique this season but scored in PSG’s win over Lens that secured the Ligue 1 title.

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