Premier League 2023/24 will see many young players explode, play excellently and become indispensable pillars of the governing teams. Below are the Top 10 best young players in the Premier League this season.
#1 Cole Palmer (22 years old, Chelsea)
Having just celebrated his 22nd birthday on May 6, Palmer had an extremely impressive first season for Chelsea, after joining the Blues from Man City. He played 31 matches, scored 21 goals and had 10 assists in the 2023/24 Premier League.
Colmer equaled Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard’s record of scoring 16 goals at home in the Premier League in one season for the Blues, and became the third player in history to score at least 30 goals in one season. Premier League season at 21 years old or younger, behind Robbie Fowler and Chris Sutton.
#2 Kobbie Mainoo (19 years old, MU)
Can’t say much about how excellent MU’s prodigy is, but it’s clear that Mainoo stands out compared to other players his age. At the age of 18, he played for MU’s first team. And at the age of 19, he is proving that he can completely handle the Red Devils’ midfield instead of Casemiro or Mason Mount.
Mainoo will likely play for England in the EURO 2024 squad, and is also considered the person with the greatest potential to become MU’s next Michael Carrick in the next few years.
#3 Conor Bradley (20 years old, Liverpool)
Liverpool has had many adult stars from the youth academy break through in recent years, with Conor Bradley being the latest name to become famous. As a right-back with a background as a winger, Bradley has qualities that perfectly suit coach Jurgen Klopp’s style.
Although he has only started 10 times for Liverpool in the 2023/24 Premier League, Bradley has scored 1 goal, assisted 3 times and will definitely be part of Liverpool’s plans in the near future.
#4 Harvey Elliott (21 years old, Liverpool)
Liverpool has a midfielder with the potential to light up Anfield in the next decade. Elliott became the youngest player in the Premier League when he debuted at just 16 years old. More importantly, he is being mentioned more and more in the red half of Merseyside in a positive direction.
The English player played 33 matches, scored 3 goals and assisted 5 times for The Kop in the Premier League this season. Elliott is playing more and more maturely and is starting more and more towards the end of the season.
#5 Jarell Quansah (21 years old, Liverpool)
This is the third Liverpool player to appear in the list of the Top 10 best young talents in the Premier League this season. The English midfielder has played 16 matches, of which 12 were starters, in the 2023/24 Premier League.
Ignoring a few youthful mistakes, Quansah is experiencing a very progressive season with The Kop. Persistent, strong and always able to get up after making mistakes, this player clearly shows that he still has a lot of potential to develop and grow.
#6 Evan Ferguson (19 years old, Brighton)
The Irishman has performed excellently since being promoted to Brighton’s first team. Once highly appreciated in the youth team, but it was not until the 2022/23 season, when he scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Seagulls, that people learned about Evan Ferguson.
Since then, Ferguson has continued that form with 6 goals and 1 assist in the Premier League this season. Not only was he called up to the Republic of Ireland national team, he is also the target of many European giants.
#7 Michael Olise (22 years old, Crystal Palace)
The French midfielder is Crystal Palace’s No. 2 goalscorer in the Premier League this season with 10 goals (5 assists) after 18 matches, only losing to compatriot Jean-Philippe Mateta (13 goals, 4 assists). ). Olise’s preferred position is right winger, but Olise also impresses when playing in defense or dropping down to play right midfielder.
The former French U21 international has had excellent performances this season, especially in the match against MU with a double. Olise is currently one of the Eagles’ best players, and is valued at about 50 million euros.
#8 Josko Gvardiol (22 years old, Man City)
Putting Gvardiol on this list seems a bit forced. But let’s not forget that the Croatian defender is only 22 years old, and this is his first season playing in the Premier League. Therefore, Gvardiol’s quick adaptation and gradually improving performance at the end of the season helped him appear in the Top 10.
As one of the players who has played the most matches in Man City’s defense, Gvardiol has made 27 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Surely next season, he will be even more explosive.
#9 Lewis Miley (18 years old, Newcastle)
Lewis Miley was promoted to Newcastle’s first team in a context where the Magpies were devastated by injuries and suspensions. At just 18 years old, Newcastle’s homegrown prodigy has made good use of the opportunity to impress, and also gained experience of playing in the Champions League by appearing in matches against Milan, PSG and Dortmund.
Miley’s style reminds people of Barca’s Gavi, a player who possesses skillful technique and a smart brain, to be able to play excellently in any role in the midfield at the coach’s request. .
#10 Destiny Udogie (21 years old, Tottenham)
In his first Premier League season, 21-year-old Italian defender Udogie made a big impression at Spurs by excelling in both attack and defense. Despite missing part of the season due to injury, Udogie’s stats were impressive, as he directly contributed to 5 goals (2 goals, 3 assists), created 24 chances and made 68. Successful tackle after 28 matches.
Notably, when Udogie was on the field, Spurs won 16 matches, drew 6 and lost only 6. Many people hope that with this season’s momentum, Udogie will fly high next season with the Roosters.
