The Premier League is the biggest league in the footballing world. It has witnessed some great moments throughout its three-decade existence. We have seen all kinds of players, young and old, playing to the best of their abilities. However, it is ever so stunning when a novice outplays the veteran on the pitch. When that happens, the future of the game looks so bright. However, for that to happen, teams must trust youngsters and give them a chance.
Recently, top teams have started giving more and more chances to players from their youth academies. This shows how much promise they show and reflects on how far they can be part of that team. If not for the club they are playing currently, a much-needed chance with a debut at the highest level can help talented players catch the attention of other clubs. Manchester United have an incredible and much talked about record when it comes to utilising their own. There has been at least one homegrown player in every United matchday squad since the streak began in October 1937 and remains unbroken.
We have seen some very young players make their debut in the Premier League over the years. Here we discuss the top 10 youngest Premier League players ever.
1. Ethan Nwaneri – 15 years, five months, 28 days
Ethan Nwaneri was promoted to Under-21s training for Arsenal, after quickly demonstrating his class at the Under-18 level, whose academy manager Per Mertesacker gave Arteta glowing reports from his time at youth level. Martin Odegaard’s injury opened up a spot for Nwaneri to travel with the first-team squad for the trip to Brentford, and Arteta felt it appropriate for the Englishman to experience a taste of top-flight football with his dominant side 3-0 to the good. His record is looking like it would be difficult to break anytime soon.
Historical in Premier League today. Arsenal young talent Ethan Nwaneri becomes the youngest ever Premier League player. ⚪️🔴 #AFC
Nwaneri’s 15 years, 181 days old. Born in 2007. 💫 pic.twitter.com/VJ4ht06dHY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 18, 2022
2. Harvey Elliott – 16 years, 30 days
Harvey Elliott became one of the youngest players in the competition’s history when he debuted for Fulham in May 2019 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Elliott came on for the final two minutes, and such was his talent that Liverpool quickly moved to sign Elliott just a few months later. Still very young, Elliott has now established himself as a key member of…
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