Garang Kuol has been named as part of a prestigious list of top young talents across the globe.
The highly-talented Australia international is currently plying his trade in the Scottish Premiership with Hearts having secured a move to Newcastle United from Central Coast Mariners. He made the switch north of the border on loan as he takes his first steps into football in the UK. Robbie Neilson moved quick to secure the attacker, who continues to try and find his feet and make a major impact at Tynecastle.
He's once again been included as part of a Hearts-strong representation in the Socceroos' set-up for a double-header against Ecuador after Graham Arnold described his start to life in Scotland as 'tough'. Hearts boss Neilson has urged 'patience' over the top talent - who featured twice in a stunning World Cup campaign for Australia.
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Kuol joins top teens from the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG in the GOAL NXGN 50-strong list, with former Celtic and Liverpool star Ben Doak also included amongst the names. In previous years the youngsters have been placed in an order but this time around an elite group has been selected with the on-loan Gorgie talent picked out.
Describing the 18-year-old, GOAL wrote: "Tipped to become “one of the best players in the world one day” by a former coach in Australia, Kuol arrived in Newcastle in January having emerged as a potential star of the future in the A-League.
"The forward provided a goal or assist every 57.5 minutes for Central Coast Mariners, leading to the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund showing an interest in him before the Magpies won the race for Kuol’s signature by paying £300,000.
"The youngest player to be called-up by the Socceroos since Harry Kewell in 1997, the 18-year-old made two appearances at the World Cup before being sent on loan to gain experience in Scotland with Hearts."
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