The rise of Arnaud Kalimuendo. Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, known as Arnaud Kalimuendo, is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Rennes.  The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions.  Image Credit:  arnaud_kalimuendo/instagram

Why Julian Nagelsmann was fired by Bayern Munich? Julian Nagelsmann is a German professional football manager and former football player. He has managed 1899 Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Fußball-Club Bayern München e. V., also known as FC Bayern, Bayern Munich, or simply Bayern, is a German professional sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional men's football team, which plays in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system. Image Credit: julian.nagelsmann/instagram

The rise of Evan Ndicka. Obite Evan Ndicka is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. Ndicka is an academy graduate of Auxerre and made his senior debut for the club in January 2017, aged 17. The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions.  Image Credit:  evanndicka/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/B2OiG1loQ71/

The rise of André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Cameroon national team. The Cameroon national football team, also known as the Indomitable Lions, represents Cameroon in men's international football. It is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football, a member of FIFA and its African confederation CAF. Image Credit:  anguiss_29/instagram

The rise of Lovro Majer. Lovro Majer is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Rennes and the Croatia national team. The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Image Credit:  lovromajer/instagram

The rise of Joško Gvardiol. Joško Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Croatia national team. Gvardiol plays as a centre-back, though he has often been utilized as a left-back. The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions.  Image Credit:  josko_gvardiol/instagram

The rise of Aritz Elustondo. Aritz Elustondo Irribarria is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Real Sociedad mainly as a right-back but also as a central defender.  Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad, Erreala or Reala in Basque, La Real in Spanish, is a Basque professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909. It plays its home matches at the Anoeta Stadium.  Image Credit:  aritzelus/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ClONv3jB9Ym/

The rise of Otávio. Otávio Edmilson da Silva Monteiro, commonly known as Otávio or Otavinho, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Primeira Liga club Porto and the Portugal national team. The Portugal national football team has represented Portugal in international men's football competition since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal.  Image Credit:  otaviomonteiroo/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ClONv3jB9Ym/

The rise of Ismaël Bennacer. Ismaël Bennacer is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club AC Milan. Born in France, he represents the Algeria national team. At club level, Bennacer has represented teams in France, England and Italy throughout his career. The Algeria national football team represents Algeria in men's international football and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation. The team plays their home matches at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers and Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran. Image Credit:  ismaelbennacer/instagram

The rise of Mikel Merino. Mikel Merino Zazón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Spain national team. After starting out at Osasuna, he went on to play for Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and Real Sociedad.  The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  mikelmerino/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Unai Simón. Unai Simón Mendibil is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.  The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  unaisimonismo/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Konrad Laimer. Konrad Laimer is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Austria national team. The Austria national football team represents Austria in men's international football competition and it is controlled by the Austrian Football Association. Austria has qualified for seven FIFA World Cups, most recently in 1998. Image Credit:  konradlaimer/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZiVyEnJCX/

The rise of Moussa Diaby. Moussa Diaby is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the France national team.  The France national football team represents France in men's international football matches. It is governed by the French Football Federation, the governing body for football in France. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. Image Credit:  moussadiabyofficial/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEutnraD9ug/

The rise of Wilfred Ndidi. Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Ndidi is known for his defensive prowess. The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013.  Image Credit:  ndidi25/instagram

The rise of Ronald Araujo. Ronald Federico Araújo da Silva is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Uruguay national team.  The Uruguay national football team represents Uruguay in international men's football, and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The national team is commonly referred to as La Celeste. Image Credit:  ronaldaraujo_4/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cly-550jq_P/

The rise of Carlos Soler. Carlos Soler Barragán is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central or right midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team. Soler began his professional career at Valencia, making 226 appearances, scoring 36 goals and winning the Copa del Rey in 2019. The Spain national football team has represented Spain in international men's football competitions since 1920. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. Image Credit:  carlos10soler/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSw883DM7l/

The rise of Gleison Bremer. Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento, or simply Bremer, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Brazil national team.  The Brazil national football team, nicknamed Seleção Canarinha, represents Brazil in men's international football and is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the governing body for football in Brazil. They have been a member of FIFA since 1923 and a member of CONMEBOL since 1916. Image Credit:  bremer/instagram  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0K9OgOaSf/

The rise of Victor Osimhen. Victor James Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. He is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. Born in Nigeria, Osimhen began his senior career in Germany at VfL Wolfsburg in 2017.  The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013.  Image Credit:  victorosimhen9/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZpSVXCiJI/

The rise of Piotr Zieliński. Piotr Sebastian Zieliński is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Poland national team. During his senior career he has also played for Udinese and Empoli. The Poland national football team has represented Poland in men's international tournaments football competitions since their first match in 1921. The team is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland. Image Credit:  zielu_94/instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHLj24oA-q/

The rise of Yassine Bounou. Yassine Bounou, also known as Bono, is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Sevilla and the Morocco national team. Bono began his youth career in Morocco, playing for Wydad AC.  The Morocco national football team, nicknamed "the Atlas Lions", represents Morocco in men's international football competitions. It is controlled by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, also known as FRMF. The team's colours are red and green. Image Credit:   bounouyassine_bono/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2HBaODrSx/