Sancho and Mount feature in U21 Team of the Week across Europe
Here we run through the best rated XI from Europe’s top five leagues from the weekend's action, excluding Serie A which is yet to start, comprising of only players aged 21 and under.
In partnership with Football INDEX – the football trading website – we have also included the share prices of each player in the XI.
Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale (Bournemouth) – 7.45 rating
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Instead of signing a new goalkeeper this summer, Eddie Howe opted to promote Aaron Ramsdale following his loan spell with AFC Wimbledon last season. Ramsdale played a key part in Bournemouth’s first win of the campaign, making six saves and claiming two crosses in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Their opponents required an unstoppable long-range effort to finally get the better of the 21-year-old.
Right-back: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) – 7.45 rating
Football INDEX share price - £2.34
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is quickly becoming a fan favourite at Manchester United and has already demonstrated the best of his tackling ability in just two matches. Wan-Bissaka made nine tackles in United’s 1-1 draw away to Wolves on Monday night, a record in a Premier League match this season. The 21-year-old now needs to improve going forward to add another dimension to his game.
Centre-back: Mohamed Simakan (Strasbourg) – 7.38 rating
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Strasbourg maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a second successive draw, this time holding Reims to a goalless stalemate at the weekend. 19-year-old defender Mohamed Simakan was drafted in to the team for his professional debut and did his reputation no harm. The teenager helped Strasbourg keep a clean sheet away from home by winning four aerial duels and completing five tackles.
Centre-back: Nordi Mukiele (RB Leipzig) – 8.21 rating
Football INDEX share price – £0.71
RB Leipzig started their season with a thumping 4-0 win away to newly promoted Union Berlin to give new head coach Julian Nagelsmann the perfect start to life at the club. Nordi Mukiele was the pick of Leipzig’s defenders on Sunday, managing seven tackles and interceptions combined and six clearances. Not only that, but the 21-year-old was the only player on display to manage at least 100 touches (114).
Left-back Jamal Lewis (Norwich) – 7.40 rating
Football INDEX share price - £0.92
Norwich bounced back from an opening weekend trouncing at the hands of Liverpool to thrash Newcastle 3-1 on Saturday. Teemu Pukki scored all three goals but there were other standout performers for the Canaries, including Jamal Lewis. The 21-year-old completed two tackles and interceptions combined and three dribbles to help his side push higher up the pitch.
Centre-midfield: Mason Mount (Chelsea) – 8.22 rating
Football INDEX share price – £3.36
Mason Mount brushed off criticism about his opening weekend display against Manchester United to prove he belongs in Chelsea’s starting XI in their 1-1 draw with Leicester on Sunday. Mount scored his first Chelsea goal to help Frank Lampard’s side earn a point. The 20-year-old scored from one of his five shots but proved he can also carry out the dirty work. Mount won two aerial duels and completed five tackles and interceptions combined.
Centre-midfield: Xaver Schlager (Wolfsburg) – 7.70 rating
Football INDEX share price - £0.87
Wolfsburg summer signing Xaver Schlager enjoyed a debut to remember after helping his side overcome newly promoted Cologne 2-1 on Saturday. The 21-year-old, who joined from Salzburg over the summer, registered the assist for Wolfsburg's second goal, which turned out to be the winner. Schlager registered two key passes in total, as well as attempting two shots of his own. He also completed four tackles and interceptions combined and two clearances to help Wolfsburg over the line.
Centre-midfield: Houssem Aouar (Lyon) – 10.0 rating
Football INDEX share price - £2.27
Houssem Aouar finished the weekend’s action as the star performer across Europe’s top five leagues of players aged 21 and under. The 21-year-old garnered a perfect WhoScored 10 rating after playing a direct hand in three of Lyon’s six goals in a comprehensive win over Angers. Aouar scored once and registered two assists, while completing four dribbles and winning three fouls. The France Under-21 international also weighed in with three tackles for his side.
Right wing: Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund) – 8.60 rating
Football INDEX share price - £7.16
Jadon Sancho has picked up from where he left off last season after opening his account for both goals and assists in Borussia Dortmund’s 5-1 win over Augsburg. The England international scored and assisted in the triumph, while impressively completing 91.5% of his attempted passes. The 19-year-old was untouchable at times, completing four dribbles and registering two key passes.
Striker: Josh Maja (Bordeaux) – 7.58 rating
Football INDEX share price - £0.69
Josh Maja will push for his first league start of the season after coming off the bench to grab Bordeaux a point in their home match against Montpellier on Saturday. The former Sunderland striker made his presence felt during his 45-minute display, scoring once from two attempts and registering two key passes.
Left wing: Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux) – 7.82 rating
Football INDEX share price - £0.79
Samuel Kalu completes the XI and joins team-mate Josh Maja in the team. Unlike Maja, Kalu started against Montpellier and completed 90 minutes. The 21-year-old finished the match as the WhoScored Man of the Match after completing eight dribbles, winning four fouls and attempting two shots. Kalu also made two interceptions and won two aerial duels.
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