Five exciting Europa League players to watch in 2026/27 | OneFootball

The Europa League has returned this week and promises another exciting season. Though the competition does not command the same spotlight as the Champions League, there are some serious talents well worth keeping an eye on in 2026/27.

Kenan Yildiz - Juventus

Juventus fended off reported interest from Arsenal in Kenan Yildiz during the summer, insisting the 21-year-old was untouchable. Yildiz has gone from strength to strength since signing for Juventus, emerging as one of Serie A's standout talents.

The Turkey international wonSerie A's Rising Star of the Season award in 2025/26 after scoring 10 times and providing six assists.

Wearing the number ten shirt made famous by Michel Platini, Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero, Yildiz will hope to inspire the Italians to a first European trophy in three decades.

Christian Kofane - Bayer Leverkusen

One of the most talked-up talents in aBayer Leverkusen side brimming with potential. Kofane scored seven times during an impressive first season with the Germans last term, and has started the new season with a bang. He's netted three times in five games and is on the watchlist of several European giants.

Tyler Morton - Lyon

Tyler Morton chose to leave Liverpool last summer after becoming frustrated with the path to first-team football. Morton opted for the increasingly popular route of heading abroad and shone during his first season in France.

The 23-year-old made 43 appearances for Lyon and impressed, ranking in the top 10 midfielders in Ligue 1 for through passes and short-pass completion rate.Premier League clubs continue to track the midfielder's progress.

Fisnik Asllani - Hoffenheim

Fisnik Asllani is looking to bounce back after a summer transfer to RB Leipzig collapsed due to concerns over his medical.

The 24-year-old scored 10 goals in the Bundesliga last season and created seven more to help Hoffenheim to a fifth-place finish. Success on the Europa League stage could set him up for another move.

Alex Scott - Bournemouth

Bournemouth turned down a £64m offer from Chelsea for Alex Scott in the summer, as the Cherries looked to keep their core together ahead of a first-ever European season.

The list of Scott's suitors is growing with the midfielder attracting admiration from a host of the Premier League's top teams. He's expected to be involved with England before the end of the season and will look to make his mark in European competition in 2026/27. An intelligent midfielder with outstanding press resistance, Scott has what it takes to shine in this competition.