Top ten rising stars [Uefa.com]
Claudio Marchisio (Juventus)
At 23, Marchisio might not be considered a youngster by European standards, but in Italy, where young players are made to wait for a starting role, Marchisio is a member of the 'Baby-Juve' alongside the likes of Paolo De Ceglie and Sebastian Giovinco. Since returning from a loan spell at Empoli FC, Marchisio has won over Claudio Ranieri and has repaid that faith with winning goals against ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli, drawing comparisons with the legendary Marco Tardelli in the process. Unsurprisingly, the Bianconeri have offered him a contract until 2014.
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