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There are moments in football that are sudden and instantly compelling. You can feel it.
An act of controversy, a stunning goal or striking individualism. But there is also a rarefied category: The new kid on the block making an unexpected announcement to the world. Enter Brian Madjo.
The 17-year-old’s performance in Aston Villa’s 2-1 Super Cup defeat against Paris Saint-Germain was captivating.
His talent is evident, but on his competitive debut for Villa he dominated arguably the best centre-back duo in world football.
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