Lionel Messi spotlights 10 rising stars of world football

The selection forms part of the third season of sports brand Adidas's 'Messi +10' campaign, which focuses on championing the next generation of football stars and marking a new chapter in the sport.

Among the standout names is young Boca Juniors playmaker Tomas Aranda, whose technical skill and creative vision have also caught the eye of Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni, who included him in a pre-World Cup friendly tour squad. Aranda is currently undergoing rehabilitation after fracturing the fibula in his right foot, making his inclusion in Messi's list a major morale boost during his recovery.

Alongside Aranda, the curated list features emerging talents from across international men's and women's football:

Tomas Aranda (Argentina / Boca Juniors)

Can Uzun (Turkey / Eintracht Frankfurt)

Gilberto Mora (Mexico / Tijuana)

Max Dowman (England / Arsenal)

Xavier Gozo (United States / Crystal Palace)

Jesus Rodriguez (Spain / Como 1907)

Kees Smit (Netherlands / AZ Alkmaar)

Chloe Sarwie (England / Chelsea)

Giovanna Waksman (Brazil / OL Lyon)

Lotta Vrede (Germany / Hamburger SV)

Several names on the list have already drawn intense scouting interest from top European powerhouses, highlighting the global scope of Messi's selections as the sport looks toward its future icons.