Pedri
Still only in his early 20s, Pedri is basically a magician in the middle of the field — he has this uncanny ability to receive the ball in tight spaces, keep his cool, and find teammates with passes that seem to bend around defenders. He plays for Barcelona and Spain with a creativity and vision that draws comparisons to legends like Andrés Iniesta, which is about the highest compliment Spanish soccer can give someone his age. At the 2026 World Cup, he'll likely be the heartbeat of a young, exciting Spanish squad that's genuinely built to win the whole thing. When you're watching, keep an eye on how he seems to slow the game down — while everyone else is scrambling, Pedri always looks like he has an extra second to think.