In recent years, Liverpool's investment in wonderkids has slowed down somewhat. Strictly focusing on the British Isles, Liverpool has steered clear of markets abroad in order to bring in teenage talent to the club. But that should change, especially given the need for Jürgen Klopp's squad to refresh with his side one of the oldest in the Premier League.
Nineteen-year-old Tommaso Baldanzi broke into the first team set-up this season for Empoli, but already he has taken it by storm.
It's no surprise lists the German World Cup winner among the top ten players most similar to Baldanzi.
Still raw, Baldanzi has plenty to improve, but he has shown enough quality to warrant interest from bigger clubs. The fact that he has been able to adjust to senior football so quickly for one is an admirable trait.