Top 5 youngest player debuts in Premier League history

In today's day and age, football is largely dominated by young players, who break through and make their spots permanent in the senior team especially at an extremely early age becoming the youngest player debuts in Premier League history

This has been prevalent now for some time and football has seen several youngsters make their name be it in the Premier League or La Liga or some other competition. Breaking records has also become a new normal for young talent in the sport. The likes of Pedri, Phil Foden, and Erling Haaland have all made an instantaneous impact since their senior team debut.

While some youngsters take time to accommodate to the intensity of the Premier League, some struggle to assert themselves, leaving them to pursue their careers elsewhere.

Playing in the Premier League is very different compared to other European leagues. The PL has a very high tempo and intensity, which drowns players under pressure and if they fail to settle right away, clubs look for other players. Here, we take a look at the 5 youngest player debuts in Premier League history, and where they are now.

5. Aaron Lennon (Leeds)- 16years 129days

The Leeds academy product soared through the ranks and was promoted to the senior team. After coming on as a substitute in a narrow defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in August 2003, Lennon set the record for being the club's youngest-ever player.

The winger impressed a number of Premier League clubs, and Tottenham were the first to cash in. Lennon spent a significant part of his career at White Hart Lane, making 364 appearances. He was also called up to the England national team. Lennon moved around, changing teams in the Premier League, before settling down at Burnley.

4. Isaiah Brown (West Brom) - 16years 117days

Brown had a flop career as well, and the only record he could set was becoming the Premier League's second-youngest debutant. He only appeared once for the Baggies, in a 3-2 loss to Wigan.

Chelsea saw something special in him and signed him, but he repeatedly struggled to amaze Jose Mourinho. Isaiah became the unfortunate victim of pressure and hype and was eventually loaned out.

3. Matthew Briggs (Fulham)- 16years 68days

Briggs was a spectacular player whose career took off when he donned the Fulham colours in Premier League 2006/07. But his playing time was cut short and he spent a lot of time swapping clubs. This resulted in the declination of the player's career.

2. Harvey Elliott (Fulham)- 16years 30days

The sky is the limit for Harvey Elliott, and the teenager is now playing for one of Europe's best teams. The West London debutant was a teenage prodigy – one of the youngest to achieve stardom quickly. He made his debut against Wolves in the 2018/2019 season, breaking the record for the youngest Premier League debutant by 38 days.

After only a year of exploding onto the scene and proving his abilities, Liverpool came knocking and signed Harvey Elliott. He is now an essential member of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool squad, having recently scored his first Liverpool goal in a 9-0 drubbing of Bournemouth.

1. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)- 15 years 181 days

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri is the recent addition in the list. On 18 September, against Brentford, the midfielder came on as a substitute. He is just 15 years old and has a lot to show the world!

This completes our list of the Top 5 youngest player debuts in Premier League history. Follow Sportz Point