The potential ability of every Man Utd youngster
Martin Macdonald
- 28 Feb 2022 10:43 GMT
- 3 min read
Anthony Elanga is the Manchester United player under the age of 21 with the most potential, according to SciSports.
FootballTransfers' transfer valuations and player potential metrics are calculated in collaboration with SciSports, a world-leading football analytics agency that assesses over 60,000 professional footballers worldwide.
Elanga has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford this season, shining under the tutelage of Ralf Rangnick in particular.
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In six starts in all competitions this campaign he has scored three goals.
SciSports rates his potential at 96.8 which is higher than any other player in the senior squad or youth sides under the age of 21.
| Player | SciSports Skill Level | Potential Skill Level |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Elanga | 67.5 | 96.8 |
| Amad Diallo | 44.7 | 83.3 |
Highest potential from Man Utd Under-23s
From within the Man Utd Under-23s squad, Charlie Wellens has the most potential.
Currently rated at 55.2, he has a potential skill rating of 102.1. The young midfielder is known for his passing and vision, and is well thought of at Old Trafford, though he is yet to make his debut for the senior side.
He was recently added to Man Utd's Champions League squad.
| Player | SciSports Skill Level | Potential Skill Level |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Wellens | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Isak Hansen-Aaroen | 41.9 | 99.1 |
| Zidane Iqbal | 51.8 | 95.9 |
| Charlie McNeill | 44.4 | 95.7 |
| Alvaro Fernandez | 45.7 | 95.5 |
| Will Fish | 44.5 | 94.9 |
| Shola Shoretire | 48.6 | 91.2 |
| Bjorn Hardley | 46.5 | 87.1 |
| Charlie Savage | 43.1 | 86.9 |
| Hannibal Mejbri | 53.7 | 86.4 |
| Martin Svidersky | 40.0 | 84.3 |
| Noam Emeran | 46.5 | 81.3 |
| Joe Hugill | 43.2 | 79.8 |
| Ondrej Mastny | 38.2 | 73.3 |
| Connor Stanley | 38.8 | 70.8 |
| Dermot Mee | 25.1 | 68.2 |
| Mateo Mejia | 18.1 | 18.1 |
Highest potential from Man Utd Under-19s
From within the Man Utd Under-19s squad, Omari Forson has the most potential.
Currently rated at 38.4, he has a potential skill rating of 101.6
Forson, an attacking midfielder, has a keen eye for goal and displays maturity in the final third beyond his years, more often than not making the correct decision on the ball.
| Player | SciSports Skill Level | Potential Skill Level |
|---|---|---|
| Omari Forson | 38.4 | 101.6 |
| Rhys Bennett | 37.8 | 101.5 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27.3 | 88.6 |
| Marc Jurado | 28.5 | 79.8 |
| Radek Vitek | 21.7 | 76.4 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 31.8 | 76.0 |
| Logan Pye | 26.2 | 66.9 |
| Willy Kambwala | 20.5 | 20.5 |
