Matt Miazga has captured the attention of Chelsea, who some consider the best defender in the MLS and he just turned 20 in July.

"He's by far the best young prospect in MLS," said one scout. "He's got all the potential to be one of the best defenders in the world for over a decade."

Miazga has featured heavily in the New York Red Bulls' backline ever since Jesse Marsch became head coach last winter.

"I think in many ways he’s been one of the best defenders in the league this year and should be considered in that echelon,” Marsch told MLS.net. “His starting points are very high – everything from his mentality, to his awareness, to his athleticism – which means his ceiling is very high.

"He gave me confidence, which I feed off," said Miazga of his boss before the clash with D.C. United. “I like the system we play defensively, with guys pressing hard in the middle of the pitch, which makes the job easier for us defenders. We are very compact and organised. We don’t have stars. Our entire team is a star."

Miazga says he admires Jerome Boateng, Varane and Sergio Ramos.

Miazga previously received offers from Premier League sides Stoke City, Chelsea and Leicester City, but ultimately decided that playing every week for the Red Bulls is best for his development.

"I'm aware of all those rumors, but at the moment I don’t want to focus on that,” he said. “The ultimate goal is to play on the highest level, but right now I'm happy in New York. I can still grow here and become a better player. When the time comes - I will be ready for Europe.”