5 Young Players to Watch in the Premier League in 2023-24

The return of the Premier League brings forth a new wave of promising talents ready to make a significant impact on the biggest stage. While English clubs have splashed the cash on superstars such as Declan Rice, Andre Onana, and Moises Caicedo, many youngsters are on the cusp of a breakout season in the Premier League, and here are five players to watch in the 2023/24 season.

Kobee Mainoo – Manchester United

18-year-old midfielder Kobee Mainoo was one of the stars of pre-season for Manchester United before sustaining an unfortunate ankle injury against Real Madrid. While Mainoo is reported to miss the first part of the campaign due to his injury, the youngster displayed tremendous technical ability that Manchester United sorely need in midfield and could still play an integral part of the season for the Red Devils.

Julio Enciso – Brighton

The likes of Moises Caicedo, Pervis Estupinan, and Alexis Mac Allister have all burst onto the scenes at Brighton in recent years, and the latest South American export primed for a breakout season on the south coast is Julio Enciso. The Paraguayan forward joined Brighton from Club Libertad in 2022, earning his first Premier League start in April against Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old is a mazy dribbler armed with a ferocious strike and could form a lethal partnership with Evan Ferguson and Karou Mitoma for the Seagulls this season.

Destiny Udogie – Tottenham

Destiny Udogie is one of the most exciting, fresh talents entering the Premier League this year and could play a central role in Tottenham’s new-look side under Ange Postecoglou. The 20-year-old enjoyed a stellar loan season at Udinese last season and has already earned himself a starting role in the Australian manager’s squad, with his combination of pace, physicality and versatility as a defender making him one of the hottest prospects in the league.

Cole Palmer – Manchester City

With Riyad Mahrez gone and Kevin de Bruyne injured for the next 3-4 months, this could finally be the season where Cole Palmer earns a consistent run in the Manchester City squad. The 21-year-old has remained on the fringes of Guardiola’s team throughout his young career but has shown glimpses of his prodigious talent. The midfielder played a central role in England’s U-21 European Championships victory this summer and scored goals in the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup to start the new campaign, showing signs that he is ready for a consistent role in the first XI.

Carney Chukwuemeka – Chelsea

Carney Chukwuemeka failed to make an impact in his first season at Chelsea following his £20 million move from Aston Villa, but the English midfielder could take his game to another level this season under Mauricio Pochettino. The 20-year-old should feature heavily in the number 10 role in the absence of the injured Christian Nkunku, and his extraordinary physical profile and technical ability could make him one of the most tantalising young players to watch in the Premier League this season.