The well-known footballers like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, etc are all rated highly by spectators across the world. But there are few players in every team, who consistently provide stunning performances for the team but often get unnoticed and are under-appreciated by many fans. So, let’s have a look at 3 of the most underrated footballers in the world right now.
1. Lucas Hernandez — Bayern Munich
Lucas Hernandez started his career with Atlético Madrid and played more than 100 competitive appearances. He won Europa League and the Super Cup in 2018. He then signed for Bayern Munich in 2019, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League in his first season with the club.
Hernandez recently added the UEFA Nations League to his collection, having played a significant role in France’s victory in the competition this summer. He was part of the winning squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and also participated in UEFA Euro 2020. The 25-year-old has started the season on a high note, putting up commendable performances in each of his 12 appearances for Bayern Munich so far.
2. Domenico Berardi — Sassuolo
Domenico Berardi is one of the Sassuolo standout stars for the last few seasons. In 2012, he produced stellar performances, helping the team win the Serie B title and earn promotion to Serie A in his debut season. He was also granted the Bravo Award in 2015.
The 27-year-old has looked in great touch this season, scoring five goals and assisting three times in ten appearances across all competitions. Berardi has stepped up in big games on several occasions. He recently scored against Inter Milan and Atalanta, as well as assisting against Juventus and AS Roma in important games. He is currently Sassuolo’s all-time record goal-scorer with over 100 goals in all competitions. Last season, Berardi scored 17 goals and assisted on eight others.
3. Christopher Nkunku — RB Leipzig
The 23-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in world football right now. Last weekend, RB Leipzig defeated Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, and Christopher Nkunku produced heroics perofromance. The attacking midfielder scored one goal and assisted on another to lead his team to a 2-1 victory. In September, Nkunku scored a hat-trick for Leipzig in their 6-3 defeat against Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League.
Over the last few weeks, the Frenchman has been unstoppable, producing stunning performances in both domestic and continental competitions. Nkunku has 11 goals and seven assists in 17 appearances for RB Leipzig this season across all competitions.