The players we missed

Some names on this list of football starlets you will know, others you may not. They hail from leagues from all over the world, but are united by their potential to make it big in the coming year.

50. Ahmad Khalil (Al Ahly)

The current Asian young player of the year is an exciting striker from the United Arab Emirates who is expected to train for a month with Chelsea as part of a deal between the club and the Asian football confederation.

49. Will Buckley (Rochdale)

The 20-year-old winger is in his first full season at Spotland if he continues to play as well as he has done this season, it may be his last in League Two.

48. Shannon Cole (Sydney FC)

A midfield player or full back on either flank, the 23-year-old is a free-kick specialist who had a trial with Doncaster Rovers but has been unable to secure a work permit. Called into the Australia squad only two months after turning professional.

47. Khalfan Ibrahim (Al Sadd)

Named Asian footballer of the year in 2006 aged just 18, the striker is a Qatar international with a prolific scoring record who could have a bright future in Europe.

46. Sam Baldock (MK Dons)

Celtic are apparently tracking the progress of this rapid striker, 20 in March, who is that unusual thing given the recent creation of his club: a MK Dons youth product.