Every Premier League club has a story that starts in its academy. Among those young faces are players who dream big and wait for their moment.
The Guardian has named the best first-year scholars from each club. These teenagers are already showing that they belong at the top level.
Top 20 talents at each Premier League club
Arsenal: Marli Salmon
Salmon lived his dream when Mikel Arteta called his name for Arsenal’s pre-season tour.
Aston Villa: Jack McGrath
McGrath grew up supporting Villa and helped the club win a youth.
Bournemouth: Harry Webb
Webb joined Bournemouth’s youth setup from Tottenham. He is an attacking right-back.
Brentford: Coran Madden
A winger from Belfast, Madden made his senior debut at 15.
Brighton: Jacob Parsons
Parsons has scored freely for Brighton and is already training with older age groups.
Burnley: Luca Fong
Fong is brave in tackles and calm on the ball. Top clubs are watching his rise closely.
Chelsea: Reggie Walsh
At only 16, Walsh started a European semi-final. Enzo Maresca praised him for playing with maturity and intelligence beyond his years.
Crystal Palace: Joel Drakes-Thomas
Drakes-Thomas learned his craft in south London and now shines for Palace.
Everton: Amari Moses
Moses is a creative midfielder already catching attention for his goals and assists.
Fulham: Seth Ridgeon
Ridgeon stayed at Fulham despite interest from top clubs and now captains England youth teams.
Leeds United: Harry Gray
Harry is a part of the famous Gray football family and has already played for the first team.
Liverpool: La’more Lee Forrester
Forrester has been at Liverpool since he was six and continues to impress with goals and assists.
Manchester City: Finlay Gorman
Gorman is a confident midfielder signed from Leeds for a record fee.
Manchester United: Louie Bradbury
Bradbury’s goals and attitude have earned him early recognition at United.
Newcastle United: Sam Alabi
Alabi is left-footed midfielder who trained with the first team at 15.
Nottingham Forest: Kalum Thompson
Thompson works hard on and off the ball and never hides from a challenge.
Sunderland: Joseph Cowan
Cowan already plays against older teams and stands out for his quick reflexes.
Tottenham Hotspur: Luca Williams-Barnett
Williams-Barnett is a confident attacker with flair and an eye for goal.
West Ham United: Martin Peychev
Peychev represents Bulgaria and hopes to follow in the footsteps of West Ham’s homegrown stars.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Elvis Elendu
Elendu’s strength and reading of the game have made him a standout defender at Wolves.
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