Top 5 youngsters who have impressed in the Premier League this season

In 2012-13, little-known Michu created a massive impact for Swansea City to become one of the season’s best players, which led to the Spaniard getting a national team cap. Similarly, the current term has heralded a new set of footballers who have taken the Premier League by storm, going from unknowns to household names thanks to impressive performances for their clubs.

Here are the five best wonderkids who have had a breakthrough season in the Barclays Premier League this time around:

1. Ross Barkley

Having been at Everton since he was 12, Barkley was always said to a player of high potential and ability. However, till the start of the season, the midfielder only made sporadic appearances for the Toffees’ senior side, understandable given his early years and the competition for places in the team.

It has been only this season, after fellow youngster Jack Rodwell’s move away to Manchester City and a change in manager, that the 19-year old has been able to make a big impact. Earning a regular spot in Roberto Martinez’s new-look Everton side, the midfielder has combined with the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas to devastating effect, with his 2 goals only a small measure of his enterprising play.

Owning great skills with the ball, a good shot and impressive pass completion numbers (87%), the Englishman has seen his stock grow in recent months, which led to him earning a senior England cap in September this year against Moldova.