The rise of Arsen Zakharyan.

Arsen Norayrovich Zakharyan is a Russian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Russia national team.

The rise of Ben Brereton Díaz.

Benjamin Anthony Brereton Díaz, commonly known as Ben Brereton Díaz, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for La Liga club Villarreal and the Chile national team.

The rise of Fermín López.

Fermín López Marín is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona.

The rise of Santiago Giménez.

Santiago Tomás Giménez is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Feyenoord. Born in Argentina, he represents the Mexico national team.

Heung-Min Son banned from playing football due to doping.

Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea national team.

Papu Gómez banned from playing football due to doping.

Alejandro Darío Gómez, known as Papu Gómez, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward, left winger or attacking midfielder for Serie A club Monza.

Sandro Tonali banned from playing football due to betting.

Sandro Tonali is an Italian professional footballer who plays mainly as a defensive-midfielder or central-midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Italy national team.

The rise of Dodi Lukebakio.

Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli is a Belgian footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Belgium national team.

The rise of Álex Baena.

Alejandro "Álex" Baena Rodríguez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger or attacking midfielder for La Liga club Villarreal and the Spain national team.

The rise of Dani Olmo.

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