Finland 2003 has lived up to its billing as a showpiece for some of the brightest young stars in the footballing firmament. Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at some of the finest young footballers strutting their stuff in Nordic Europe. You may not be familiar with names like Cesc, Biglia, Evandro, Adu, Abuda, Ramirez, Vieira or Xisco... but wait a few years and a handful could be household names.








Tomorrow’s stars light up Finland
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Knockout stages: Cesc arrives; Evandro thrills
Group A: Ramirez runs riot; Menekse makes a point
Group B: Great Garay and wee-giant Josimar electrify Turku
Group C: Talented Brazilians, Vieira and the Portuguese goal machine
Group D: Astounding Adu and silky Silva shine in Lahti