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Where Are the Players Lionel Messi Tipped as His Successors Now?
Ten years after Lionel Messi identified potential successors, a review shows their diverse career paths. While some, like Jérémy Boga and Aleksei Miranchuk, have achieved notable success, others like Kennedy and James Wilson have struggled to meet expectations.
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What happened
- 01Lionel Messi identified several young players as potential successors a decade ago.
- 02Jérémy Boga joined Juventus, while Aleksei Miranchuk plays in MLS.
- 03Timo Werner's career included a difficult spell at Chelsea and a move to MLS.
- 04Several players from the list, including James Wilson and Hiriy Shaltoun, are now free agents.
- 05Kennedy and Accursio Bentivegna are currently playing for clubs in Mexico and Italy's third tier, respectively.
- 06Rony Lopes, a former Maccabi Haifa target, is now playing in Poland.
Timo Werner experienced a mixed career after a big-money move to Chelsea. Several players from Messi's list are now without clubs or playing in lower leagues, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football careers.
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