While the spotlight often shines on Europe’s top five leagues, a wave of exceptional talents is emerging from the lower divisions—players who are rewriting the script in League One, Serie C, Segunda RFEF, and National 2. Here are 10 standout performers from the 2024-2025 season who deserve your attention.

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🇬🇧 England – League One & League Two

1. Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City, League One)
With 19 goals this season, Stansfield has played a key role in Birmingham City’s record-breaking promotion campaign, helping the club set a new EFL points record with 108 points.

2. Charlie Kelman (Leyton Orient, League One)
As League One’s top scorer, Kelman has been the engine behind Leyton Orient’s attacking power and a major contributor to their excellent season.

3. Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham, League One)
Since joining in January, the experienced striker has scored 17 goals, driving Wrexham to back-to-back promotions and making him one of the most impactful players in League One.

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🇮🇹 Italy – Serie C & Serie D

4. Vanja Vlahović (Atalanta U23, Serie C)
At only 21, the Serbian forward is considered one of the most valuable players in Serie C, with a market value close to €6 million. A future star in the making.

5. Christian Silenzi (Calcio Brusaporto, Serie D)
With 15 goals this season, Silenzi has turned heads in Serie D and is rumored to be on the radar of several Serie B clubs.

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🇪🇸 Spain – Segunda RFEF & Tercera División

6. Bruno Lorente (Segunda RFEF Group III)
A solid 24-year-old right-back, Lorente has impressed with his defensive consistency and attacking contributions from the flank.

7. Marc Esteban (Segunda RFEF Group III)
A midfield maestro at 23, Esteban has dictated play for his side and is recognized for his tactical intelligence and ball control.

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🇫🇷 France – National & National 2

8. Cyriaque Irié (Dijon FCO, National)
Named Player of the Month in April 2024, Irié has been a standout attacking threat and a game-changer for Dijon in their fight for promotion.

9. Diawoye Diarra (Marignane Gignac CBFC, National)
Awarded in March 2024, Diarra has been instrumental in midfield with his work rate, vision, and leadership.

10. Rayan Ghrieb (USL Dunkerque, National)
A revelation last season and still going strong, Ghrieb continues to deliver top performances and is seen as one of the most promising attacking players in National.

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These players may not be household names—yet. But with continued performances like these, it won’t be long before they break through to the top tiers of European football.