Cristiano Ronaldo predicted five players to shine in 2015 – and they have not disappointed

Cristiano Ronaldo-Portugal against France

Back in 2015, Argentine international Lionel Messi picked 10 youngsters who were destined to become stars in world football.

In collaboration with Adidas, the PSG star selected youngsters from around the world that he believed would develop into world-class footballers in the future.

Similarly, Cristiano Ronaldo also picked five players at the time and here at Anytime football, we will look at how they have fared over the years.

Eden Hazard

Ronaldo picked the former Chelsea winger to develop into a top-class player, and Eden Hazard did not disappoint.

The Belgian is regarded as one of the best players who have played in the Premier League, and he has helped the Blues win multiple trophies before moving to Real Madrid for a fee of around £100 million.

Neymar

Widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian players of all time, the PSG superstar has stamped his authority on the game with outstanding performances for Barcelona and PSG in recent years.

The Brazilian helped Barcelona win the treble before his record-breaking £200 million move to PSG back in 2017.

Since then, Neymar has scored 90 goals in 130 appearances for the French outfit.

Paul Pogba 

The Manchester United midfielder has developed into one of the stars of the game, and he has already helped his country win the World Cup.

Paul Pogba has proven himself in the Premier League and the Italian league.

Martin Odegaard

The Norwegian youngster was highly rated back in 2015 when he was just 16 years old, but his development stalled after the move to Real Madrid.

Martin Odegaard seems to have recaptured his confidence and sharpness with a move to Arsenal, and he has been a key player for the Gunners in recent weeks.

Memphis Depay

The Dutch international was a sensation during his time in the Eredivisie, but a move to Manchester United left him struggling in the Premier League.

Memphis Depay recaptured his form with a move to France, and the player has now joined Barcelona.