The talented teenagers you simply have to keep an eye on this season
The Premier League is back, and that means that clubs up and down the country are looking for new heroes who can help make their dreams come true.
Naturally, most eyes will be on big-money summer signings, but there is nothing better than when a teenager breaks into the first team and makes an instant impact.
We've asked our friends at NXGN to help us pick out the most likely players born in 2003 or later to make that leap in 2022-23.
This time last season, they correctly predicted that Anthony Elanga, Harvey Elliott and Tino Livramento were set for breakout seasons, so keep an eye out for these names in the coming weeks and months..
Getty ImagesStefan Bajcetic (Liverpool)
Liverpool beat both Manchester United and the threat of Brexit to bring Bajcetic to Merseyside in December 2020, and the Spain youth international's progress has been mightily impressive ever since.
The 17-year-old, who can play in either defensive midfield or as a centre-back, has spent pre-season training with Jurgen Klopp's first team and impressed in his friendly appearances.
Regarded as a potential long-term replacement for Fabinho at Anfield, do not be surprised to see Bajcetic make his competitive debut for the club at some stage in 2022-23.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesSammy Braybrooke (Leicester City)
Captain of England's Under-18s, Braybrooke has been likened to Luka Modric due to both his physical likeness and his role as a playmaking midfielder.
The 18-year-old reportedly turned down interest from the Bundesliga to sign a professional deal at Leicester, and played a full season of Under-23s football last term.
Braybrooke has trained with Brendan Rodgers' first-team on a number of occasions over the past year, and now seems ready for a step up to first-team football, though perhaps that will come out on loan rather than straight away at the King Power Stadium.
Getty ImagesCarney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea)
The most experienced player in terms of Premier League appearances on this list, it looked for a long time this summer that Chukwuemeka would not be playing in England in 2022-23.
The 18-year-old was left out of Aston Villa's squad for their pre-season tour after rejecting a new contract, leading to Barcelona and AC Milan stepping up their push to sign the star of England's Under-19 European Championship-winning side.
Chelsea, however, stole in to agree a £20 million deal for midfielder Chukwuemeka, and though he could yet be loaned out again to ensure he gets plenty of first-team opportunities, English football fans should be glad that they will get to see him perform close up for a while longer.
Getty ImagesLevi Colwill (Chelsea)
Though owned by Chelsea, Colwill's breakout Premier League season is now set to come at Brighton, whom he has just joined on loan.
The 19-year-old shone for Huddersfield Town as they reached the Championship play-off final last season, and the centre-back is now primed to make his mark on the top-flight.
Already an England Under-21 international, many Chelsea fans believed he was ready to step up at Stamford Bridge, but the prospect of more minutes elsewhere is set to see another academy graduate depart the Blues.