Alexis Sanchez has played alongside some of the biggest names in football.

But despite the endless stream of proposed wonderkids emerging from Europe and South America, Sanchez believes Arsenal have their own superstar in their midst.

The Chilean, who recently spoke to the Gunners' official website, named Alex Iwobi as the young Arsenal player who has caught his eye this season.

He also praised the 21-year-old's "winning mentality", as well as his ability to play in a number of positions.

The Chilean praised the 21-year-old's winning mentality (
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"I really like Alex [Iwobi]," said Sanchez.

"He's a player that can play up front, in the centre, he's good at one on ones.

Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi celebrate winning the FA Cup (
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"If he has a winning mentality and keeps pushing forward I think he can do very well. I really like him."

Iwobi had a season to remember in the campaign just gone, despite Arsenal missing out on a top-four finish for the first time in Arsene Wenger's reign.

Sanchez says he really likes Iwobi and tips him for greatness (
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He made 38 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, scoring four times.

And was even given Sanchez's old number 17 shirt, now that he has become a valuable member of Wenger's squad.

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