THEY are young, ambitious and already well on their way to becoming household names. Messi and Ronaldo have both cemented themselves as current world greats, but who can follow their footsteps and become the next superstars?

On Friday at 9.00 p.m DStv viewers will see how Rising Star follows the latest information and insight into football stars of tomorrow such as Juan Agudelo, Lenny Nangis and Neymar.

Juan Agudelo - The programme shines the spotlight on Juan Agudelo. At only 21, this Colombian born Chivas U.S.A striker is the youngest goal scorer in the history of the U.S. team and is already considered one of the best young players in the MLS, picking up multiple MLS Player of the Week Awards.

Lenny Nangis - At just 15 years of age, Lenny Nangis left his home on the remote Caribbean island of Basse-Terre to achieve his dream of playing French football. This young man is clearly not afraid to take risks. Rising Star follows the prodigy to see how he is settling in at French club, Caen.

  At 21, Neymar is already one of the most wanted players in the world. His playing style has earned him critical acclaim, with fans, media and former players drawing comparisons to Argentine forward Lionel Messi.

The young prodigy has won consecutive South American Footballer of the Year awards and is widely anticipated to shine at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The documentary provides behind the-scenes access into the personal life of this global football megastar.