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The 20-year-old striker is enjoying a spectacular start to the Ligue 1 season, and his performances have already caught the attention of the Germany national team manager.

At just 16 years old, Mezian Mesloub has already achieved what few footballers manage to do so early in their careers: make his mark in the UEFA Champions League. The emergence of the young Lens talent has not only attracted the attention of top European clubs but also that of three national teams that could have a say in his international future.

MESLOUB, THE YOUNG TALENT MAKING WAVES IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Born in France on November 8, 2009, Mezian Mesloub is eligible to represent France, Portugal or Algeria at international level. His situation is particularly intriguing because the young footballer has ties to all three countries. He was born on French soil, has Portuguese roots through his mother, and his father, Walid Mesloub, represented Algeria at international level and also played for Lens.

Although it is still far too early to talk about a definitive decision, the winger has already taken an important step by representing Portugal at Under-17 level.

His rapid development has not gone unnoticed. On his Ligue 1 debut against Nantes, Mesloub came off the bench and needed just a few seconds to score the winning goal. Soon afterward, he faced an even bigger test: making his debut in Europe's premier club competition.

Against Slavia Prague in the Champions League, Mesloub came on in the second half and played a decisive role as Lens completed a 3-2 comeback victory. The teenager provided the assist for Florian Thauvin's equalizer, once again showing that his talent can shine even on football's biggest stages.

FRANCE, PORTUGAL AND ALGERIA MONITORING MESLOUB'S INTERNATIONAL FUTURE

The numbers help put his breakthrough into perspective. According to Opta, Lamine Yamal and Mezian Mesloub were the only players to have registered a Champions League assist before turning 17.

Against the Czech side, the Lens youngster also created four scoring opportunities and completed five passes into the penalty area during his approximately 30 minutes on the pitch.

Now, Mesloub's name is beginning to attract attention beyond France. Portugal has already called him up at youth level, while France and Algeria remain potential options because of his sporting and family connections.

The story is only beginning. Mesloub still has a long road ahead, but his breakthrough with Lens has already put him among the young talents worth watching closely. As his career continues to develop, three national teams remain attentive to a decision that could shape his international future.