La Liga for the young. The banner of Ronaldo and Messi should be raised by these talented youngsters

Since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the Spanish competition has been facing a decline in viewership. La Liga is also taking a beating financially, so they are trying to do something about it. A new generation of youngsters should help to bring viewers around the world to their screens.

The battle between the Premier League and La Liga is currently weighted towards England. While in the last decade the whole world was devouring Cristiano Ronaldo’s duels with Lionel Messi, now the Premier League rolls the other leagues in viewership.

El Clásico remains the most watched game in the world, but that is not enough for La Liga. The competition needs to make it attractive for viewers around the world to watch other matches, which is not happening and ratings are falling.

That is why young stars with great marketing potential are heading to the Iberian Peninsula to attract fans to watch La Liga again. Who has the best chance of becoming the face of Spain’s top competition next summer?

Vinícius Junior

Arguably already the biggest star in La Liga. The young Brazilian is a joy to watch, but to become an idol like Cristiano Ronaldo, he still needs more effectiveness and also a bit of marketing attention.

But he still has time for everything, after all, the Portuguese phenomenon only came to Real Madrid at the age of 24, and Vinícius will be starting his sixth season at the tender age of 23.

Jude Bellingham

A player who can practically claim the title of superstar already. Probably the world’s greatest talent, wanted by all European clubs, he arrived at Real Madrid from Dortmund, his name already proven by the English national team. If all goes well, he should soon be one of the best players in the world.

Pedri

Although he is not the attacking star with the biggest sound in the world, Pedri has great potential to become a world superstar. The successor to Iniesta is already one of the key players for Barcelona and the national team.

Rodrygo

The clutch man, or the key man. Rodrygo has already scored several times when Real needed it most, just as a shining example is the strike in last year’s LM quarter-final against Chelsea or even better two goals in two minutes in the setup in the semi-final against City.

He is still a little behind his compatriot and friend Vinícius in terms of media attention and worldwide popularity, but this season could be crucial for his development.

Vítor Roqué

A fresh Barcelona signing for whom the Catalans will pay up to €60 million. An unknown name in Europe so far, the 18-year-old Brazilian has dazzled in domestic competition in an Athletic-PR jersey. However, the skilful striker is nicknamed “the new Ronaldo”, thanks to his great technique and great strength.

Endrick

Not yet a name to be found on the European map either, the still only 16-year-old Endrick is considered one of the greatest Brazilian talents since Ronaldinho. The young Brazilian is in his second year with Palmeiras’ A-team, and Real Madrid had to fight with Barcelona and PSG for his signature. Finally securing his services, Endrick will move to Madrid next summer.

Arda Güler

We’ll stick with the comparison, as Arda Güler has earned the nickname “the new Özil” in Turkey thanks to his style of play. The 18-year-old talent was already in talks with Barcelona, but Real Madrid stepped in at the last minute and the technically gifted playmaker headed to the Spanish capital. With his brilliant technique in particular, he is a great fit for the technical La Liga and has the potential to become a superstar.

Alejandro Balde

What to do when you have club legend Jordi Alba and new signing Marcos Alonso in front of you at left-back? That’s the dilemma Alejandro Balde faced last year. But he handled it brilliantly, earning himself a place in the starting lineup, and he showed his versatility by making a couple of appearances at right back as a left back. With his tremendous speed, he can be a big weapon for Barcelona.

Source: La Liga