In 2013, Bleacher Report named the best teenager XI in the Premier League.
Nine years have now passed and we’ve decided to revisit the XI and look at how their careers are going.
The XI are all in their late 20s now and should be in the prime of their career.
Some have had great success but it’s fair to say others have failed to fulfil their potential.
GK: Gregor Zabret
Where were they in 2013? Swansea CityWhere are they now? Aberystwyth Town
The Slovenian never managed to feature for Swansea’s first-team. He left the club in 2020 and fell out of the Football League completely. He now plays for Welsh Premier League side, Aberystwyth Town.
RB: Calum Chambers
Where were they in 2013? SouthamptonWhere are they now? Aston Villa
Chambers enjoyed great success at an early age. He made his debut for Southampton at the age of 17 and earned a £16 million move to Arsenal in 2014. He failed to kick on at the Gunners, though. Chambers joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in January after just 122 appearances in eight years for Arsenal.
CB: Nathan Ake
Where were they in 2013? ChelseaWhere are they now? Manchester City
After impressing at Bournemouth, Ake signed for Manchester City in a £41m move in 2020. He hasn’t been a regular for the Citizens, making 20 appearances in his first two seasons.
CB: Nathaniel Chalobah
Where were they in 2013? ChelseaWhere are they now? Fulham
Like many Chelsea youngsters, Chalobah was shipped out on loan six times before joining Watford in 2017. He recently helped Fulham secure promotion back to the Premier League.
LB: Luke Shaw
Where were they in 2013? SouthamptonWhere are they now? Manchester United
Shaw has had many ups and downs in his professional career. Shaw made his debut for Southampton at
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