Five Players To Watch In 2008

With 2008 just around the corner, a new wave of young players look poised to mark their mark on the European stage over the next 12 months. Below is a selection of promising youngsters who are set to rise to prominence in the second half of the 07/08 season, and beyond.

Samir Nasri (Age: 20, Olympique Marseille, Attacking Midfield, France)

"The new Zinedine Zidane".