The UEFA Champions League is finally back and this season there are plenty of young and hungry ballers who are looking to cement their name at the top of the game and stamp down their legacy, but not everyone will make it to the top.

Here are the top 3 young ballers you need to keep your eye on this seaon who are destined to reach the pinnacle of the beautiful game:

Jamie Bynoe Gittens

England u21 and Dortmund starboy Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been a star from the bench so far this season and is doing everything right to get the attention of Nuri Sahin to give the young lad regular starting minutes and cause havoc.

4 goals in 1 start in all competitions, scoring a goal every 30 minutes. Following the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and doing it even better. The dainty winger was dancing under the moonlight in Belgium after coming on in the 67th minute and making a mark for himself on the biggest stage of them all.

Bynoe-Gittens and Dortmund have a challenging run in the Champions League first phase with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona coming up but with the young stars rising to the challenge, upsets can be caused.

Jhon Duran

At only 20 years old, Duran is the definition of a defender's nightmare. Strong and pacey, Duran has already set the Premier League on fire after a wonder goal against Everton last week. Also having the second best minutes per goal ratio in the league with only Erling Haaland in front of him.

Under Unai Emery, Duran will be destined to shine under the Champions League spotlight and either be the main man in this developing Aston Villa side, or will secure a big money move to one of the European elites in the seasons to come.

Duran scored a world-class goal after coming off the bench on his Champions League debut against Young Boys but it was ruled out. The 20 year old has an experienced head with his natural finishing and ability to be in the right place at the right time.

Arne Engels

Belgian born defensive midfielder, Arne Engels has had the perfect start to life in Glasgow. Champions League debut, first start in Europe and first goal contributions all added to his basket in 90 minutes. The first player to score and assist in a Champions League game since Henrick Larsson.

Engels earned his first call up to the Belgium national team for the Nations League and impressed against Israel. From Augsburg star boy to the next best thing to come out of Belgium.

A silk smooth start to life in Scotland has everyone raving on about the new Belgian boy on the block and everyone’s head is turning. 92% pass succession, 2 big chances created, 4 shots, 4 tackles and 9 duels won. Arne cruised Celtic to victory and brought that Celtic Park roar back.