Football is mainly dominated by young players who have fixed positions in their senior team. This trend has been in vogue for a while now, with notable players like Pedri, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland making an immediate impact since their debut. However, some young players find it difficult to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League, prompting them to pursue careers elsewhere. Breaking records has become a new standard for young talents in the sport.
Playing in the Premier League is very different from other leagues in Europe. PL has a very high speed and intensity that puts players under pressure and if they can't fit right in, clubs will look for other players. Here we take a look at the 10 youngest players in Premier League history and their current position.
*Top 10 Youngest Premier League Players
10. Famous player Jack Wilshere made his Arsenal debut in September 2008 at the age of 16 years and 255 days. He replaced Robin Van Persie in the 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. Arsene Wenger, known for his trust in young players, picked Wilshere for a League Cup game, scoring against Sheffield United. The injury-ravaged player has made a number of appearances for England.
9. Jack Rebinson
8. Reece Oxford
7. 16-year-old winger Gary McSheffrey made his Coventry debut in February 1999 against Aston Villa. He played only three senior games that year and was eventually sold to Birmingham City for £4m in 2006. Coaches are often afraid to take risks with young players.
6. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, named after Ian Rush, made his Aston Villa debut with a Tim Sherwood goal in 2015. At 16 years and 176 days, he has scored 18 goals in 21 games for Villa's youth team. Rushian's first debut was in 2015, when he scored 18 goals in 21 games.
5. Jose Baxter, 16, from Everton, played 13 games for the Blues before joining Oldham Athletic. Despite being offered a new contract, Baxter still prioritized games over money. 4. Aaron Lennon, a former Tottenham Hotspur player, made his debut against Leeds United in 2003. He went on to play for Spurs in 2005 and Everton. Lennon started his career at the age of 16 years and 128 days.
3. Izzy Brown, 16, started for West Bromwich Albion in a 2-3 home loss to Wigan Athletic in 2013. Despite playing only four minutes, Brown's performance drew the attention of Chelsea, adding added him to their list of talented young players. who will never make it to the first team.
2. Matthew Briggs, a 16-year-old full-back, made his Fulham debut in May 2007 against Middlesborough. He played for England at youth level but switched to Guyana to win a senior international match. Briggs' career trajectory may have influenced his future.
1. Harvey Elliot, 16, made his Fulham debut in 2019, playing 16 minutes before relegation. He played another 16 minutes for Fulham before Liverpool replaced him in 2021, making his first Premier League game in multiple substitutions. He scored the winning goal in the 2-0 win over Burnley. 
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