International recognition serves as both an endorsement and an additional demand on a path that is just beginning and projects him as one of the key figures in world football in the coming years.__IP__IFFHS Ranking – Best U-20 Players in the World (2025)Lamine YamalDésiré DouéEstevãoArda GülerPau CubarsíKenan YildizWarren Zaïre-EmeryFranco MastantuonoRodrigo MoraObed Vargas#AgenciaNABuenos Aires, December 16 (NA) -- Argentine Franco Mastantuono was chosen as the eighth best U-20 player in the world in the 2025 ranking of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).The distinction was published by the aforementioned body, recognized for its historical statistics and rankings, which annually compiles individual rankings based on players' performance, consistency, and impact in local and international competitions. On this occasion, and as learned by the Argentine News Agency, Mastantuono appears in the world's Top 10, in a list dominated by young stars who already perform in the planet's top leagues.The list is headed by Spanish player Lamine Yamal, one of the great breakthroughs in European football, followed by Frenchman Désiré Doué and Brazilian Estevão, two talents who are already arousing the interest of the world's most powerful clubs. Also on the ranking are the Turkish Arda Güler, the Spanish Pau Cubarsí, the Turkish Kenan Yildiz, and the French Warren Zaïre-Emery, all with current activity in top-level teams.Mastantuono's presence in this select group is not accidental, as despite his young age, the Argentine midfielder managed to stand out for his technical quality, game vision, and maturity on the field, attributes that quickly positioned him as one of the most interesting projects in South American football.IFFHS recognition also reinforces Argentina's place as a talent nursery, capable of competing on equal terms with the great European and South American football powerhouses.In a context where the international market is paying increasing attention to young footballers, Mastantuono's inclusion in this ranking boosts his visibility and sporting value. Beyond the individual distinction, the challenge for the young Argentine will be to sustain his growth and consolidate himself at the highest competitive level.
