Soccer is a sport fueled by dreams. It all starts with an aspiration: to be on the pitch surrounded by 10 teammates and 11 opponents, observed by thousands of passionate supporters. The seemingly improbable plan begins to take shape when the dreamer enters an academy and starts learning the ropes of the Beautiful Game. The determined ones grow through the hardships of the academy life and start featuring for the junior teams. The best of the group go on to play for the senior team and, if they are good enough, become a permanent member of the first XI.
In today’s list, we will look at five teenagers who have fulfilled their dream of becoming a fixture in the first team. Here are the top five teenagers with the most minutes played across the top five European leagues in 2024-25:
Data: Transfermarkt
#5 Valentin Atangana (Reims): 599 minutes
Valentin Atangana Has Been in Excellent Form for Reims
Reims central midfielder Valentin Atangana is the fifth name on the list, with the 19-year-old playing 599 minutes in Ligue 1 this season. Atangana started all seven of those matches and came off before the full-time whistle only on two occasions.
Atangana has yet to score or assist in Ligue 1, but his performances have been more than satisfactory. He has had seven shots, completed six dribbles, won 11 fouls, recorded 34 recoveries, and succeeded in nine tackles. Given his knack for pushing up the final third, we can expect him to add a few goals to his resume before this season concludes.
#4 Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion): 608 minutes
Jack Hinshelwood Has Scored Once for Brighton This Season
Brighton & Hove Albion right-back Jack Hinshelwood, who turned 19 on April 11, has clinched the fourth spot, having played 608 minutes in the Premier League this season. The England U21 international came through Brighton’s academy and won his first professional contract in July 2023, signing a five-year deal with the Seagulls.
Hinshelwood has been in fine…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-10-17 05:51:11
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