Arsenal have two youngsters in the top 20 of the list, which assesses the best young players in Europe
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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has topped a poll of the best wonderkids in the world right now.
The 20-year-old has been in fantastic form for Arsenal this season, helping the Gunners on an unexpected top four charge and his standing within the game has been reflected by The CIES Football Observatory ranking him as the best young player in the sport right now.
Teammate Gabriel Martinelli was also on the list, while other Premier League stars Luke Thomas, Michael Olise and Armando Broja appear.
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The top 20 wonderkids in world football right now, according to The CIES Football Observatory:
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