8. Pol Lirola A strong prospect at right-back
Filippo Romagna
Able to play as a central defender or in midfield
Empoli
Elseid Hysaj, 20: The Albanian right-back
Mario Rui, 23: The explosive left-back
Cagliari
Nicola Murru, 20: the young left-back
Torino
Bruno Peres, 24: The Brazilian right-back has been an offensive force
Nikola Maksimovic, 23: The towering Serbian centre-back
Palermo
Paulo Dybala,
will draw interest from some of Europe's top clubs. His countryman Mauro Icardi is the more well-known player, but Dybala may be the better prospect.
Achraf Lazaar, 23: The Moroccan international can play either as a left-back or a left midfielder
Bartosz Salamon, 23: Capable of playing as a holding midfielder or centre-half,
Pedro Obiang, 22: The Atletico Madrid youth product is a classy operator, mixing the metronomic touch common in Spanish midfielders with an improving defensive skill set.
Simone Scuffet, 18: Born in Udine, Scuffet has come through the Udinese ranks to emerge as their future No. 1. He's excelled at every level so far and is another one of Italy's elite goalkeeping prospects.
Silvan Widmer, 21: A defensive, right-sided footballer, Widmer has expanded his offensive game from a season ago, registering two goals and two assists in 20 matches.
Sime Vrsaljko, 23: The heir apparent to longtime Croatia captain Darijo Srna, Vrsaljko is one of Serie A's best right-backs. He gets forward well and doesn't neglect his defensive duties, bringing a complete skill set to the Sassuolo back line.
Dodo, 22: The Brazilian left-back is superb at getting forward, adding crucial width to the Inter attack during his loan this season. He's improving defensively and looks ready become a top left-back in the coming seasons.
Kostas Manolas, 23: A commanding centre-half with a nose for the ball, Manolas has aptly replaced Mehdi Benatia and will anchor the Giallorossi back line for years to come.
