{"id":401975,"date":"2019-04-07T07:41:51","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T11:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=401975"},"modified":"2019-04-07T07:44:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-07T11:44:51","slug":"the-best-english-footballers-currently-playing-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/04\/07\/the-best-english-footballers-currently-playing-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best English Footballers Currently Playing Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>England produces a number of talented footballers, some of them even regarded the best in the game. The England national football team is also enjoying some of its best years since the start of the new decade. The squad is considered by some as the &#8216;New Golden Generation&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all of this, we rarely see world class players from the Three Lions playing abroad. So who are the best English footballers abroad currently playing in other countries?<\/p>\n<h1>The Best English Footballers Abroad<\/h1>\n<h2>Jonathan Panzo<\/h2>\n<p>The first and youngest player on our list, Jonathan Panzo, is only 18-years-old. The defender joined <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> when he was only nine-years-old, and in July 2018 he completed a move to Monaco until 2021, which was worth \u00a32.7 million.<\/p>\n<p>Panzo was part of the England U17 team which won the silver in the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. The defender, only 16 at the time, was then part of the squad who beat Spain to win the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup. He is currently representing England at U19 level.<\/p>\n<p>The talented player was a reported target of <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/juventus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juventus<\/a>, Borussia Monchengladbach and Valencia before officially moving to the French club.<\/p>\n<h2><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7b9a86e6\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheyi  Ojo<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7b9a86e6\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheyi  Ojo<\/a> is a young and promising <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> player currently on loan at Stade de Reims in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<p>Ojo became the first <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/04\/04\/league-twos-top-two-ready-to-do-battle-as-lincoln-city-travel-to-mk-dons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MK Dons<\/a> trainee to receive an international cap at youth level. He was then bought by Liverpool, beating some of Europe\u2019s top teams, including Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old winger has got much of his first-team experience out on loan, playing for <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolves<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/fulham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fulham<\/a>, the latter of which he helped to get promoted to the Premier League in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>As Ojo was born in England, he can represent England and through his Nigerian heritage is also eligible to play for Nigeria in international football. After little first-team experience in the England youth teams, in September 2018 Ojo stated he could represent Nigeria in future.<\/p>\n<h2><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/75e60d75\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ronaldo  Vieira<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Vieira spent his early life in Portugal, where he signed for the academy at Benfica, the club he supported. After moving to England, the midfielder impressed the Leeds United academy, as well as former Leeds striker Richard Cresswell, and signed a deal with the club. Vieira played promisingly for Leeds and became a regular starter, being named their Young Player of the Year in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Since July 2018 <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/75e60d75\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ronaldo  Vieira<\/a> is a Sampdoria player, starting in four out of ten games. The deal was reportedly worth over \u00a37 million, with the Italian side looking to replace departed midfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/06\/14\/lucas-torreira-signs-arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Torreira<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/dbf053da\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jadon  Sancho<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/dbf053da\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jadon  Sancho<\/a> is undoubtedly the most successful English player abroad at this current time. The 21-year-old winger is a fundamental part of Borussia Dortmund\u2019s team, currently standing on top of the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<p>The talented ex-<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a>\u00a0player was bought by Dortmund for \u00a38 million and is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/jadon-sancho\/profil\/spieler\/401173\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worth more than \u00a365 million.<\/a> After a perfect breakthrough season Sancho deservedly got a regular starting place for the German team and has been irreplaceable ever since.<\/p>\n<p>He is rated one of the best young players in football and is the top summer target for many world-class teams, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a>, who are willing to spend more than \u00a3100 million to bring him to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<h2><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c5bdb6e3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reiss  Nelson<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Another of the Bundesliga&#8217;s top players and a close friend to Sancho also happens to be English. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a>&#8216;s <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c5bdb6e3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reiss  Nelson<\/a>, currently on loan at Hoffenheim, has impressed football fans by his skilful playstyle and goals.<\/p>\n<p>The gifted winger\u2019s market value has skyrocketed from \u00a3360,000 to \u00a315 million; it&#8217;s only a matter of time until it grows even more.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a> fans, there is no option to buy in Nelson\u2019s loan contract so he will be in the Gunners\u2019 squad next summer. Nelson himself has insisted that he remains determined to prove his worth back in England at his boyhood club Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"umL8cc4vRkNjg2ymegO-pw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1135494509\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'umL8cc4vRkNjg2ymegO-pw',sig:'z41SeDOkVfFDe3oDAp8VEUhFdEFFx_i0iqtPDvncobk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1135494509',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England produces a number of talented footballers, some of them even regarded the best in the game. 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