Carvalho, Garnacho, Chukwuemeka and ten teenage Premier League stars to watch in 2022-23
Suraj Radia
- Updated: 4 Aug 2022 20:56 BST
- 5 min read
The Premier League season is upon us and a new campaign brings about fresh faces, in particular young talents who may be hoping for a breakout year.
While there has been more than £1 billion spent by Premier League clubs this summer, teams dished out more than 5000 minutes to teenagers last season, showcasing that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
With the likes of Tino Livramento, Armando Broja and Anthony Elanga establishing themselves in the Premier League last year, FootballTransfers takes a look at which teenagers could be set for a big 2022/23 season.
Take a look at our list from last season and see which names stand out.
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Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
Liverpool winger Harvey Elliott became the youngest player to ever start for the club at age 16 and the former Fulham academy prospect has not looked out of place during his first team cameos.
Elliott made 11 appearances in all competitions last season and the 19-year-old is set for an even bigger role in the first team after coming off the bench in their Community Shield win over Manchester City.
Fabio Carvalho (Liverpool)
Another player destined for greatness alongside Elliot is Fabio Carvalho, a £5m signing from Fulham, and the 19-year-old could prove to be one of the bargains of the summer.
Carvalho scored ten goals last season as Fulham won the Championship and the Portuguese forward is expected to feature regularly for Liverpool following the departure of Sadio Mane.
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea)
It says a lot about the potential of Carney Chukwuemeka that Chelsea were willing to pay Aston Villa up to £20m to sign a teenager who was being chased by Barcelona and Dortmund.
The 18-year-old made 11 Premier League appearances for Villa last season but was refusing to sign a new contract, prompting Chelsea to splash the cash on a player considered one of the brightest midfielders of his generation.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
Manchester United gave the second-most minutes to teenagers last season and they may continue their trend of blooding young talent with Alejandro Garnacho.
The 18-year-old made two appearances in the league last year and could end up playing more regularly than anticipated following United’s struggle to sign attacking players in the transfer window.
Elliot Anderson (Newcastle)
There isn’t much bigger compliment at Newcastle than being compared to Peter Beardsley but 19-year-old Elliot Anderson has caught the eye of many after impressing on loan at Bristol Rovers last season.
The attacking midfielder was set for another season out on loan but, after showcasing his ability in pre-season, manager Eddie Howe looks likely to keep Anderson and give him opportunities in the first team.
Marquinhos (Arsenal)
Arsenal boast the youngest side in the Premier League and one of their youngest recruits is 19-year-old Marquinhos, a £3m arrival from Sao Paulo this summer.
The winger may be eased into the first team as he adapts to English football but he is expected to follow a similar trajectory to fellow Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, now a regular in Arsenal’s side.
Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Manchester City)
Manchester City are known more for buying superstars instead of developing them but Josh Wilson-Esbrand was namechecked by manager Pep Guardiola as one who may have bright future.
The 19-year-old featured in pre-season after the departure of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Guardiola claimed City may have their long-term future at full-back in Wilson-Esbrand.
Levi Colwill (Chelsea)
Levi Colwill is still a Chelsea player at the time of writing but the defender could be on his way out of the club, with Brighton looming, as he searches for first-team football.
Having drawn comparisons to Blues legend John Terry after a successful spell at Huddersfield last season, Colwill could end up having a rise similar to Livramento should he leave Stamford Bridge.
Calvin Ramsay (Liverpool)
Another Liverpool youngster who could end up impressing is Calvin Ramsay, with the right-back considered the backup to Trent Alexander-Arnold going into the new season.
The 19-year-old won the SWFA Young Player of the Year award in his first season with Aberdeen, prompting Liverpool to spend £4.2m to bring him to Anfield.
Julio Enciso (Brighton)
Brighton raised eyebrows when they paid £9.5m for an 18-year-old from Paraguay this summer but Julio Enciso may be a name to remember going into the new season.
The striker has already been capped six times for Paraguay’s national team and, with Brighton struggling to score last season, he could end up taking the league by storm.
