As part of the NxGn series, Goal takes a look at the most promising young players who could represent El Tri

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  Brian Figueroa – Pumas

  Brian Figueroa has been with Pumas since he was 12 years old, which isn't all that long ago for the 18-year-old. The winger hasn't seen as many minutes under current manager (and fellow Pumas youth system graduate) David Patino than he did last tournament with Paco Palencia, but still has a bright future.

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  Roberto de la Rosa – Pachuca

  De La Rosa burst onto the scene with a goal against Al Jazira in the Club World Cup. The shifty forward also scored twice for Mexico at the U-17 World Cup. At a club known for giving an opportunity to young players, De La Rosa should be able to keep rising.

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  Ronaldo Zinedin Hernandez – Santos Laguna

  His mother wanted to name him after the France legend, while his father preferred using the Brazil forward as a namesake. They went with both. So far, the 15-year-old is living up to the names. A Torreon native, he's playing with Mexico's U-17s and scored a hat trick in a February friendly. 

• Erick Sanchez – Pachuca

  Sanchez made his first-team debut back in 2016 but is really breaking out in the Clausura. The midfielder has started five matches this tournament. It's been a rough tournament for Tuzos, but young players like Sanchez continuing to emerge gives hope for the future.