The Premier League has seen plenty of young talents introduce themselves throughout the previous 30 years.
Remember James Milner making his debut for Leeds United aged just 16 years and 309 days, while who can forget Wayne Rooney smashing his way into the headlines with his stunning goal against Arsenal in October 2002?
Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Frank Lampard made a name for themselves as youngsters before becoming world-class players.
This season, there have been a whole host of youngsters showcasing their abilities in the top tier. As such, we examine the finest young talent at every Premier League club.
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For this list, any player aged 21 or under at the time of writing can be included.
Arsenal
Ethan Nwaneri, 17
Arsenal might not be at their fluent best this season, but Mikel Arteta is brewing some special talent that could take the club to new heights in the coming years.
Ethan Nwaneri is arguably the best of the lot. This season, the 17-year-old has scored seven goals in his 23 first-team appearances, repaying the trust shown in him by the manager.
The future looks exceedingly bright for the English teenager.
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Aston Villa
Lamare Bogarde, 21
Lamare Bogarde made his debut for Aston Villa during the 2020/21 campaign, but it wasn’t until the start of the current season that he began to make his mark.
Indeed, the Dutchman has fitted in well across three positions for the club, making 11 appearances thus far. If given more chances between now and the end of the season, it could set him up well ahead of 2025/26.
Bournemouth
Dean Huijsen, 19
Dean Huijsen is still only 19, but the Bournemouth defender has already attracted transfer attention from Europe’s biggest clubs following his excellent start to life on the south coast.
The teenager has played a key role in the Cherries’ ascendency under Andoni Iraola of late as they seek a European spot next term. It is no wonder plenty of clubs are showing interest in the centre-back. Whether Bournemouth will be able to keep him is the question.
Brentford
Yehor Yarmoliuk, 20
Yehor Yarmoliuk joined Brentford back in 2022, but it has only been since the start of last season that he has become a regular in the first team.
Aged just 20, the Ukrainian winger has plenty of talent to suggest Brentford might well just be a stepping stone in his career. He has yet to score or grab an assist this season – something which may need to change in the coming months if he is to fulfil his potential.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Yankuba Minteh, 20
Brighton signed Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle last summer in a deal worth around £30m. The winger failed to make an appearance for the Magpies and with the need to balance the books, Eddie Howe cashed in.
The youngster has already registered six goal contributions for the Seagulls – three goals and three assists – this term. If he continues to impress, Minteh might not be at Brighton long.
Chelsea
Tyrique George, 19
Chelsea have a multitude of young talents ready and waiting to make an impression in the first team. Tyrique George, however, could turn out to be the best of the lot.
The left-winger made waves at youth level, scoring 18 goals for the U18s and U21s before getting a chance this term in the senior squad. In two FA Cup matches, he has already notched two assists.
The 19-year-old has a big future ahead. Watch this space.
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Crystal Palace
Matheus Franca, 20
Crystal Palace brought Matheus Franca to the club last summer, yet he has played just 12 games for the club. This season, the Brazilian has made a solitary appearance due to injury, but he is certainly one for the future.
With two caps for the Brazil U20 side, there may be no stopping him once Franca gets consistent game time.
Everton
Tim Iroegbunam, 21
Despite being highly regarded at Aston Villa, Tim Iroegbunam moved to Everton last summer. It was something of a coup for the Toffees given his talent, and he has 10 appearances to his name.
An ankle injury has derailed his progress, but once fit, David Moyes should be introducing the Englishman to his starting XI regularly.
Fulham
Martial Godo, 21
Martial Godo has made fleeting appearances for Fulham this term, but the very fact he has made the matchday squad on numerous occasions suggests Marco Silva is a big believer in his talents.
He registered an assist during the FA Cup win over Watford last month, which must have given him plenty of confidence, while he also played the full 90 minutes against Wigan in the fourth round.
Ipswich Town
Omari Hutchinson, 21
With opportunities at Arsenal and Chelsea failing to materialise into something meaningful, Ipswich Town signed Omari Hutchinson on a permanent deal last summer, giving him a fresh chance.
23 appearances as a Premier League starter and he is finally demonstrating the talent that indicated he would have a big future in the game.
Hutchinson should be a key figure in this Ipswich team for the foreseeable future.
Leicester City
Bilal El Khannouss, 20
Bilal El Khannouss has been one of the few bright sparks for Leicester City this term. The 20-year-old has adapted to life in England well, notching three goals for the Foxes, including a recent and potentially vital winner away to Spurs.
Even if they do get relegated, the Morocco international will play a key role in their promotion bid – unless he is signed by another club, of course…
Liverpool
Conor Bradley, 21
Last season, Jürgen Klopp began introducing a few youngsters at Liverpool, giving them a chance to demonstrate their talents. Conor Bradley was arguably the brightest of all these prospects.
Not only did he make 23 appearances for the Reds, but the Northern Irishman showed enough promise that it looks as though he could be the long-term heir to Trent Alexander-Arnold should he leave this summer.
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Manchester City
Vitor Reis, 19
Among Manchester City’s signings in January, Vitor Reis looks like the one who could have the highest ceiling. The 19-year-old made just 22 appearances for Palmeiras before joining City, but he is highly rated.
He has since made his City debut and will be a valuable member of the first team as the club enters a new era starting in 2025/26.
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Manchester United
Leny Yoro, 19
Manchester United raised eyebrows (not for the first time) as they splashed out £52m to sign Leny Yoro last term.
He made 44 appearances for Lille last term, but his potential was enough for the Red Devils to spend the money. Across his 16 games this season, the teenager has shown plenty of promise, and he will surely be the future of Ruben Amorim’s defence.
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Newcastle United
Lewis Miley, 18
Lewis Miley is still only 18 but has already made 36 appearances for Newcastle United. He has been restricted to just nine games this season, but there is no doubting Miley’s obvious talents.
If he continues to improve over the coming months, Howe will be sure to earmark the Englishman as someone who can make more of an impression throughout 2025/26.
Nottingham Forest
Eric da Silva Moreira, 18
Eric da Silva Moreira swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League last summer, making the move to Nottingham Forest.
So far, he has played just five times for the club, but the Germany U19 international has shown glimpses of his incredible talent during that time at club and international level.
A promotion winner with St Pauli last season, Da Silva Moreira could be on the path to stardom after catching Forest’s eye.
Southampton
Tyler Dibling, 19
Tyler Dibling may not be at Southampton for long. During the January transfer window, the Saints placed a staggering £55m valuation on the winger amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig.
They managed to hold on to him, but for how much longer? The 19-year-old has netted four times for the club this season, yet they look destined to return to the Championship. By the start of 2025/26, Dibling may have already left the south coast.
Tottenham Hotspur
Mikey Moore, 17
Young Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore scored his first goal for the north Londoners in the Europa League tie against Elfsborg last month.
Ange Postecoglou has been unleashing several youngsters throughout the season, but Moore looks like he could have an exceptional future, especially if he manages to score more goals between now and May.
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West Ham United
Luis Guilherme, 19
West Ham United went on a transfer spree last summer, but no player was perhaps more promising than Luis Guilherme. 45 appearances for Palmeiras were enough to ensure the club lured him to east London.
The Brazilian teen hasn’t quite made an impact so far, but given time under Graham Potter, Guilherme could turn out to be a wonderful signing. However, you could argue his future hangs in the balance given his lack of minutes thus far under the new boss.
Wolves
Pedro Lima, 18
Pedro Lima is the natural successor to Nélson Semedo at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gary O’Neil managed to secure the services of the 18-year-old Brazilian right-back from Sport Recife last summer.
The teenager may have played just four matches for the Old Gold, but there is plenty of potential there. Against Burnley in the EFL Cup earlier this season, Lima won 90% of his ground duels, made seven tackles and two key passes while also succeeding with 100% of his dribble attempts.
Vitor Pereira will be keen to give him a chance in the first team when time allows, but if managed correctly, Lima could be a long-term option on the right side of the defence.
