Top 10 young players to watch in the Premier League this season

03.08.2022 - 12:09 nbcsports.com

Who are the top young players set to shine in the Premier League during the 2022-23 season? [ MORE: Premier League TV schedule ] In every campaign there are always new stars who emerge and there are some incredibly talented players who are ready to become bonafide superstars.

Below we select 10 young players (aged 21 or under when the season kicks off) who we believe will become the next big thing.

We won’t include the likes of Bukayo Saka, Wesley Fofana and Gabriel Martinelli because we know all about their supreme quality.

This list focuses on the emerging stars. The 19-year-old has played plenty of minutes in preseason and the midfielder has really kicked on after his successful loan at Bristol Rovers last season.

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