The UEFA Champions League returns this week, bringing excitement as teams across Europe aim for footballing glory. Among the competition’s players, attention is cast on ten exceptional teenagers poised to make a significant impact.

Featured in this year's lineup are:

Vasilije Adzic (Juventus)

Age: 19 | Position: Midfielder | Nationality: Montenegrin

Adzic made headlines when he debuted for Juventus, becoming the first Montenegrin player to do so since Mirko Vucinic in 2014.

Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)

Age: 19 | Position: Midfielder | Nationality: English

Having made a high-profile move from Sunderland, Jobe's potential is evident as he aims to replicate his brother Jude's success.

Claudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen, on loan from Manchester City)

Age: 19 | Position: Attacking midfielder/winger | Nationality: Argentine

After making an impressive impact at River Plate, fans are eager to see how Echeverri performs on loan in Germany.

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Age: 19 | Position: Defender | Nationality: Dutch

Hato became the youngest Ajax captain in a European match at just 17 before making his move to Chelsea.

George Ilenikhena (Monaco)

Age: 19 | Position: Striker | Nationality: Nigerian/French

Rapidly rising through the ranks, Ilenikhena also boasts experience scoring against Barcelona in successive seasons.

Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid)

Age: 18 | Position: Midfielder | Nationality: Argentine

This wonderkid is already making waves in La Liga and could set records in the Champions League.

Senny Mayulu (Paris St-Germain)

Age: 19 | Position: Midfielder | Nationality: French

Part of PSG's Champions League-winning team, Mayulu is a young player with a promising future.

Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)

Age: 17 | Position: Winger/Attacking Midfielder | Nationality: English

As Liverpool's youngest scorer, Ngumoha is an exciting prospect for fans to watch this season.

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Age: 18 | Position: Attacking Midfielder/Winger | Nationality: English

Having become the youngest player to feature in England's top flight, Nwaneri continues to showcase his goal-scoring ability.

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

Age: 18 | Position: Winger/Wing-Back | Nationality: Portuguese

Quenda's dynamic play has captured attention, and he’s set to move to Chelsea next summer.

As the stage is set for these young stars, fans will be watching closely to see who emerges as the standout performer in this year’s Champions League.