👶 The three most exciting youngsters set to break through at PSG | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy has produced some of the most talented players in world football.

The likes of Nicolas Anelka, Kingsley Coman, Christopher Nkunku, Adrien Rabiot and Moussa Diaby have all broken through in the French capital.

We look at the three most exciting prospects who could soon make the step up.

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Edouard Michut

The teenage midfielder has already shown glimpses of what he is capable of at senior level after making his debut in February last year.

Since then, Michut has been rewarded with a new contract and a further six appearances across Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.

And he is already stepping into some big shoes, having broken a Kylian Mbappé record on his first league outing this season by becoming the youngest PSG player to record an assist when he set up Thilo Kehrer’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Lyon.

Described as a perfectionist who is forever striving to improve by coaches at youth level, the 19-year-old has been likened to Marco Verratti and perhaps ultimately being his successor.

However, Michut does play in a slightly more advanced role and as a Parisian, there are increased expectations on his young shoulders that he will become the latest local hero at the Parc des Princes.

The fact that Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus all showed an interest in prising him away before his new deal is evidence of his quality.

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El Chadaille Bitshiabu

Bitshiabu may only be 16 but has already put his name in the PSG history books.

When making his debut in the Coupe de France last December at the age of 16 years and 213 days, he ousted Coman as the club’s youngest ever player.

Reports in both France and Germany claim that Bayern Munich have made moves for his services but PSG are unwilling to listen to any offers, such are their hopes for the player.

A physical, dominant centre-back, Bitshiabu has been on the radar of many since the age of 12, when he made waves at a tournament due to already being an incredible 1.90m tall at that age.

Originally deployed as a striker, he is now being moulded into one of France’s top defensive prospects – a position he admitted he has grown to love, particularly as he learns from Marquinhos and Sergio Ramos.

It is easy to see why given his confidence on the ball and leadership abilities despite his age. The future looks bright for another local youngster.

Warren Zaire-Emery

Another 16-year-old who is being hailed as a potential PSG regular for years to come, Zaire-Emery is extremely highly-regarded at the Parc des Princes.

His rise through various youth levels has been meteoric, outclassing the competition to such an extent that he was playing with the Under-19 side at the age of 15 and still stands out among players several years his senior.

A defensive midfielder, he excelled during the UEFA Youth League this season and attracted attention from many, which is why PSG are so eager to tie him down to a long-term professional deal and avoid losing him as they did with other prospects like Tanguy Nianzou and Adil Aouchiche.

Described by youth coach Bafodé Diakité as a leader in action rather than words given his reserved nature, he is also one of the most technically gifted players in the French champions’ academy.

Zaire-Emery has been fast-tracked into the France Under-17 set-up and if he develops at the expected range, he’ll surely be in Les Bleus’ senior pool some day.