10 Things Man City Fans Need To Know About Paul Pogba

5. He Was The World Cup's Best Young Player

Along with teammate Raphael Varane and Dutch star Memphis Depay, Pogba was shortlisted for the Best Young Player award at the 2014 World Cup. He was able to scoop the prize after a string of influential performances, including a decisive goal against a resilient Nigeria side in the round of 16. The goal was far from Pogba's only contribution. He drew a penalty (and a red card against Wilson Palacios) in the opening match with Honduras and assisted a Karem Benzema goal in a 5-2 defeat of Switzerland - and generally performed well throughout with his surging runs and surgical passes from midfield.