Marco Asensio Willemsen, who currently plays his football with Espanyol, could represent the Netherlands by way of his mother's nationality - the origin of his second surname.

The Majorcan is one of this season's revelations in Spanish football. Following his spell at Real Madrid - where he played the entire pre-season with the first team - and the great start which he has had in La Liga, Asensio has kicked up quite a fervour amongst the Dutch.

The Netherlands have started a campaign to try to convince the attacking midfielder to make the most of his dual nationality and team up with Robin van Persie & co. The campaign has been launched in the country's sporting press and on social media under the hashtag #asensiowillemseninoranje, urging Asensio to pick the Dutch.

However, the starlet's potential and the fact that he has represented Spain at under-21 level means that the campaign is highly unlikely to succeed, and less so in light of the recent Dutch debacle, with the 'Oranje' failing to even qualify for Euro 2016.