Celtic defender Kieran Tierney is not only catching the eye in Scotland, but he’s also making waves in the continent too, after being selected in a prestigious UEFA list.
Every year, European football’s governing body compiles a squad of young players aged 24 or under who have ‘made a major leap’ in the Champions League this season, and Scotland left-back Tierney has made the grade.
To put the achievement into context, he’s joined by Man City goalkeeper Ederson, Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo, budding Real Madrid superstar Marco Asensio – and even Kylian Mbappé.
Marco Asensio ✔️
Kylian Mbappé ✔️
Talisca ✔️Find out which stars made the #UCL breakthrough team of 2017 ??? https://t.co/pphJVWUofC
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 24, 2017
Of course, fans in Scotland – and scouts in the English Premier League – have known of Tierney’s ability and promise for some time now, but to be thrown into such a remarkable list speaks volumes about his progress as a player, doesn’t it?
What do you think of the achievement? And will this make it more difficult for Celtic to hold onto him next summer?
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