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One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season
A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year?
TL;DR
- Arsenal's Marli Salmon, a young defender, has already become one of their youngest ever players and impressed in Premier League 2.
- Aston Villa signed forward Brian Madjo, whose pre-season form with four goals has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland.
- Bournemouth's Veljko Milosavljevic is a promising defender who made a strong debut and earned a full international cap for Serbia.
- Brentford's Antoni Milambo, despite an injury setback, is a dynamic midfielder with a history of strong goal involvements in the Eredivisie.
- Brighton's Zadok Yohanna is a raw but exciting winger known for his direct style and dribbling ability.
- Chelsea's Reggie Watson, a young defensive midfielder, has impressed in pre-season and could get minutes due to midfield uncertainties.
- Coventry City's Kai Andrews made his Wales debut and will look to secure a place in the team or go on loan.
- Crystal Palace's Joél Drakes-Thomas, the club's youngest Premier League player, is expected to play a more prominent role.
- Everton's Tyrique George has an opportunity to shine after a settling-in period, especially with other forwards potentially leaving.
- Fulham's Farhaan Ali-Wahid was nominated for PL2 Player of the Season, with strong goal contributions and assists.
- Hull City's Charlie Hughes was a defensive cornerstone in the Championship and could be a standout in the Premier League.
- Ipswich Town's Tudor Mendel-Idowu, an intelligent player, excelled in PL2 with significant goal involvements and chances created.
- Leeds United's Jayden Lienou has been impressing coaches and earned a senior Wales call-up, potentially earning first-team minutes.
- Liverpool's Trey Nyoni has been a standout midfielder in pre-season under the new manager, showing impressive verticality and passing accuracy.
- Manchester City's Ryan McAidoo impressed in pre-season and has already made a first-team debut, scoring against Exeter City.
- Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is a highly-rated attacker who won U18 Premier League Player of the Season and is showing promise in training.
- Newcastle United's Park Seung-soo is a young winger who adapted to English football in PL2 and could get opportunities.
- Nottingham Forest's Kalum Thompson, a tricky winger, was a key player for the U21s and won scholar of the year.
- Sunderland's Nilson Angulo, despite a slow start, possesses flair and an athletic build, aiming to replicate his previous form.
- Tottenham's Lucá Williams-Barnett, an attacking midfielder, impressed in PL2 with high goal and chance creation rates, and featured heavily in pre-season.