The Premier League season might be on time out, but it has been an advancement campaign for several youngsters.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka are currently developed in the leading flight, however what about those who have only just announced themselves at the greatest level?
BBC Sport has actually picked a group of young gamers who have impressed in 2019-20 – we have actually only selected from players aged 21 or under at the start of the campaign.
At the bottom of the page, you can rank the players in order of who you think has had the most outstanding breakout season – and utilize the comments section to tell us who would make your XI.
Goalkeeper
Aaron Ramsdale
| Club: Bournemouth | Age: 21 | Position: Goalkeeper |
Bournemouth have struggled this season but the emergence of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been a highlight.
After joining the Cherries from Sheffield United in January 2017, the 21- year-old spent time on loan at Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon, prior to making his full Premier League debut versus the Blades in August.
Having moved above Artur Boruc as supervisor Eddie Howe’s very first choice, no Bournemouth gamer has made more appearances than Ramsdale (28), who has missed just one game.
Just Newcastle United’s Martin Dubravka (117) and Toolbox’s Bernd Leno (104) have actually made more saves than Ramsdale (102) in the top flight this season.
Did you understand? No goalkeeper has actually made more conserves than Ramsdale in the Premier League in 2020 (36).
Defenders
Brandon Williams
| Club: Manchester United | Age: 19 | Position: Flexible wing-back |
Brandon Williams has been one of the recipients of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s determination to provide youngsters a chance at Manchester United.
The academy graduate has made 12 league appearances, consisting of 9 starts, after being introduced off the bench for his debut versus Liverpool in October.
The flexible defender, who has mostly dipped into left-back but is similarly capable on the right, has actually scored as soon as and likes to rupture forward.
At 5ft 7in, Williams is one of the smallest defenders in the league, however his persistence and full-blooded approach appears to have won over the United fans.
Did you understand? Williams is among only 2 Manchester United players born in the 2000 s to start a Premier League match – the other being Mason Greenwood.
Japhet Tanganga
| Club: Tottenham Hotspur | Age: 21 | Position: Centre-back/right-back |
Japhet Tanganga was a surprise inclusion in Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham team for their house match against league leaders Liverpool in January.
However the Spurs academy product was assured and made up versus the Reds’ skilled front 3 of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Hair and Mohamed Salah.
Because that excellent complete debut, the centre-half – who has also been released at right-back – has actually only missed two league video games.
Lightning quick Tanganga is comfortable playing out from the back, and has actually shown his capability to rise forward from wing-back in his six Premier League looks.
Did you know? Tanganga has actually begun 10 video games for Spurs in 2020 – just Manchester United’s Williams has recorded more starts for under-21 Premier League gamers in this duration (11).
Fikayo Tomori
| Club: Chelsea | Age: 22 | Position: Centre-back |
Fikayo Tomori was constantly going to belong of Frank Lampard’s plans, after playing a crucial function under the Chelsea manager while on loan at Derby County last season.
The athletic centre-back has stepped up to the Premier League with self-confidence, making starts in all 15 appearances, and scoring when.
Tomori is outstanding in possession and has the speed to track opposition forwards.
The Blues academy graduate has actually competed for a starting berth with more knowledgeable internationals Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen, however the endeavours of this season will hold him in good stead.
Did you understand? Tomori is averaging 80 passes per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season, one of the most of any gamer aged 22 or more youthful.
Reece James
| Club: Chelsea | Age: 20 | Position: Flexible defender/midfielder |
Reece James has been permitted to thrive under Lampard’s youth policy at Stamford Bridge.
James amazed on loan at Wigan Athletic in the Championship last season, prior to stepping up to the Premier League this term.
He is a technically talented footballer who is equally comfy at right-back, in main midfield or central defence, and his capability to deliver harmful crosses from broad has produced 2 helps.
Having actually made his league launching versus Newcastle in October, the Blues academy graduate has actually made 17 appearances, including 11 begins.
Did you know? James’ goal versus Ajax in this season’s Champions League suggested he became Chelsea’s youngest scorer in the competition (19 years 332 days).
Midfielders
Bukayo Saka
| Club: Arsenal | Age: 18 | Position: Left winger/wing-back |
Have Arsenal discovered the next Ashley Cole?
The Gunners have history of producing gifted left-backs, which is where winger Bukayo Saka has been deployed since progressing through the club’s youth ranks.
Prior to this season, Saka had only played 7 minutes of top-flight football, however he has actually become a crucial member of the team at Emirates Arena.
He made his complete Premier League launching against Aston Vacation home and has actually played 18 times, consisting of 11 more starts.
His high energy in supporting attacks has produced three assists, with just Nicolas Pepe making more (6) for Toolbox in the league.
Did you understand? Saka has 10 assists in all competitions in 2019-20 – the most by any Arsenal gamer.
Mason Mount
| Club: Chelsea | Age: 21 | Position: Attacking midfielder |
Mason Mount has developed himself as an essential guy under Lampard, having played for the Chelsea boss at Derby last term.
The midfielder has actually made a club-leading 29 looks, 25 of them begins, including his full debut versus Manchester United on the opening weekend in August.
A technical footballer who plays in his supervisor’s mould, Mount has contributed six objectives and 4 assists from the number 10 position.
He has actually been with the club considering that the age of 6, and won his very first senior England cap against Bulgaria in September.
Did you know? Mount is the youngest Chelsea gamer (20 years 311 days) to score an objective for England since Jimmy Greaves in November 1960 against Wales (20 years 277 days).
Todd Cantwell
| Club: Norwich City | Age: 22 | Position: Midfielder |
Skill, rate and an eye for goal. Todd Cantwell has been Norwich City’s standout entertainer in spite of their frustrating go back to the leading flight.
The Canaries academy product included greatly in the Championship, and he has actually gotten used to the step up with real composure.
The midfielder has played in every video game so far, making 25 starts and scoring 6 objectives.
Cantwell doubled his side’s lead in their famous win over champs Manchester City in September.
Did you understand? No English midfielder who began the Premier League season aged 21 or more youthful has developed more chances from open play than Cantwell (31).
Forwards
Mason Greenwood
| Club: Manchester United | Age: 18 | Position: Forward |
Mason Greenwood is one of the most recent academy items to make his mark at Manchester United.
An all-round striker who is scientific in front of goal, Greenwood opened his Premier League account 4 minutes after coming on as an alternative versus Sheffield United in November.
The teen has actually scored five objectives in 22 looks this season, although he has been limited to just four starts, with experienced internationals Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial also at boss Solskjaer’s disposal.
Greenwood has actually played a leading function in the club’s Europa League campaign, scoring five objectives in seven games.
Did you understand? Greenwood has actually scored 12 objectives in all competitors this season, the most of any Premier League teen.
Gabriel Martinelli
| Club: Arsenal | Age: 18 | Position: Forward |
Arsenal won the race to sign extremely ranked Gabriel Martinelli in July, and the Brazilian has had rather the launching project.
The Gunners are not except assaulting choices, with the talented Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe likewise at the Emirates, but teenager Martinelli has actually made 14 looks.
The forward, who opened his goalscoring account on his full league launching against West Ham United, has actually scored 3 objectives in his six Premier League starts.
The choice of his objectives came at Stamford Bridge when he gathered the ball deep inside his own half, before running clear and sliding the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga at the other end.
Did you understand? Martinelli is the very first teenager to score 10 objectives in a season for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka in 1998-99
Ismaila Sarr
| Club: Watford | Age: 22 | Position: Forward |
After signing from Rennes for a club record charge of over ₤25 m in August, Ismaila Sarr had a sluggish start to life at Vicarage Roadway, scoring simply one league goal prior to Nigel Pearson took charge in December.
Given that Pearson’s arrival, both the club and Sarr have taken pleasure in some success, with the latter scoring three objectives in the excellent house success over Manchester United and Liverpool.
His rate and hoax unclear champions-elect Liverpool, who were not able to handle him as he took both objectives with an ensured peace.
The Senegal worldwide has actually scored five goals and produced three assists in 19 looks, and he will be essential in Watford’s survival quote once the season resumes.
Did you understand? Against Liverpool in February, Sarr was straight associated with 3 goals (two goals, one assist) – the very first gamer to be involved in three Premier League goals against the Reds because Harry Kane in October 2017.
Now it’s over to you to have YOUR say …
All 11 have impressed up until now this season, but which player has had the most affect? Rank the BBC Sport XI from 1-11 listed below.