2018 was an incredible year for football in so many ways.
The World Cup captured the imagination of fans across the globe, Manchester City took football to another level in the Premier League and Mohamed Salah's shoulder became the talk of a continent.
However time waits for no man and supporters are already looking forward to what should be an equally eye-catching 2019.
While Lionel Messi and Co should continue to take centre-stage, there are a handful of young players ready to take the game by storm. Sportsmail's Simon Jones is here to tell you all you need to know about these future stars.