FIFA 17 Career Mode: 25 Wonderkids You Will Need To Sign

Stop me if you've heard this one before: a young Italian defender secures a place in the starting line-up of a top Serie A team, is pegged to do well on an international stage, and then...does.

Daniele Rugani is the latest in a long line of scarily talented Italian defensive prospects, a tradition that has perhaps come to define their international team more than anything else. He's yet to scoop a cap for Italy, but will surely do so soon, having nailed down a starting centre back berth at Juventus.

Rugani blends tactical nous with the physical attributes of a top-class centre back, and could well become one of the very best in the world at his position. He's certainly in the perfect place to do so.