Best Young Premier League Players 2026/27
20 under-21s have played at least 180 Premier League minutes so far this season. Johan Manzambi (20, Aston Villa) leads on 8.8, ahead of Tyrique George (20, Everton, 7.8) and Luka Vušković (19, Brighton, 7.5).
Each player is scored against his own position, so a defender and a forward can sit side by side. The youngest in the top 20 is Sean Steur (18, Newcastle).
| # | Player | Score | Pos | Age | Mins | DEF | DUEL | CRE | GOAL | CARRY | PASS | Archetype |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan ManzambiAston Villa | 8.8 | MID | 20 | 185 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 8.0 | 2.6 | Needs 600 mins |
| 2 | Tyrique GeorgeEverton | 7.8 | MID | 20 | 336 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 4.9 | Needs 600 mins |
| 3 | Luka VuškovićBrighton | 7.5 | DEF | 19 | 528 | 0.7 | 9.5 | 0.0 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 9.2 | Needs 600 mins |
| 4 | Malick YalcouyéBrighton | 6.9 | MID | 20 | 272 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 5.0 | Needs 600 mins |
| 5 | Joshua KingFulham | 6.6 | MID | 19 | 503 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 9.6 | 6.9 | 4.7 | Needs 600 mins |
| 6 | Jannik SchusterBrentford | 6.1 | DEF | 20 | 298 | 0.6 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 | Needs 600 mins |
| 7 | Charalampos KostoulasBrighton | 6.1 | ATT | 19 | 416 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 7.4 | 5.5 | 3.8 | Needs 600 mins |
| 8 | Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal | 5.9 | MID | 20 | 336 | 3.3 | 8.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 9.5 | Needs 600 mins |
| 9 | Abdoul OuattaraIpswich | 5.8 | DEF | 20 | 227 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 7.7 | 9.8 | 0.9 | 8.7 | Needs 600 mins |
| 10 | Lewis MileyNewcastle | 5.0 | MID | 20 | 399 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 9.1 | Needs 600 mins |
| 11 | Archie GrayTottenham | 4.9 | DEF | 20 | 400 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 9.2 | 5.7 | Needs 600 mins |
| 12 | Jorrel HatoChelsea | 4.6 | MID | 20 | 260 | 8.5 | 6.3 | 9.5 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 0.7 | Needs 600 mins |
| 13 | Jaydee CanvotCrystal Palace | 4.4 | DEF | 20 | 450 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 8.5 | Needs 600 mins |
| 14 | Sean SteurNewcastle | 4.3 | MID | 18 | 225 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 9.4 | Needs 600 mins |
| 15 | Harrison ArmstrongEverton | 3.6 | MID | 19 | 524 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 5.1 | Needs 600 mins |
| 16 | Lucas HerringtonHull City | 3.1 | DEF | 19 | 197 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 5.7 | Needs 600 mins |
| 17 | Caleb Marfo YirenkyiCoventry | 2.8 | MID | 20 | 266 | 0.4 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 5.0 | Needs 600 mins |
| 18 | RayanBournemouth | 2.4 | MID | 20 | 528 | 0.5 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | Needs 600 mins |
| 19 | Joshua Kofi AcheampongChelsea | 2.3 | DEF | 20 | 311 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 4.3 | Needs 600 mins |
| 20 | George HemmingsAston Villa | 2.0 | MID | 19 | 299 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.3 | Needs 600 mins |
Columns are the six Scout52 composites (goalkeepers use their own: shot stopping, distribution, command and match rating). Hover a column head for its full name.. Every score is out of 10.
How the ranking works
Scout52 Score is a 0–10 rating for how well a player is performing this season. It blends three things: his match ratings (30%), the composites that define his playing style (50%) and the rest of his game (20%). How the engine works.
Every column is a comparison, not a raw stat. Each composite is ranked against players in the same position across the top five European leagues, so 8.7 means he is ahead of 87% of them. Composite scores explained.
Who qualifies: players under 21 with at least 180 Premier League minutes this season. The bar is a quarter of the league minutes played so far, so it rises as the season goes on. Only league games count. Archetypes appear once a player passes 600 minutes. Player archetypes explained.
The table refreshes every Tuesday. Last updated 13 October 2026.
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Questions
- Who is the best young player in Premier League this season?
- On Scout52 Score, Johan Manzambi (20, Aston Villa) is the top-ranked under-21 in Premier League in 2026/27 with 8.8, as of 13 October 2026.
- How are young players ranked?
- Players under 21 with at least 180 league minutes are ranked by Scout52 Score, which compares each player with others in his position at the same level of football.
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