Next Generation 2026: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 … all the way to 2014
TL;DR
- The Guardian selects the best young prospects at each club.
- Focus is on players born between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010 (first-year scholars).
- Progress of previous years' selections (2014-2025) is tracked.
- A separate mention is made of selecting best prospects born between September 1, 2000, and August 31, 2001.