A look at some top teenagers in the Premier League

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Reiss Nelson is being mentored by Mesut Ozil

Wonderkids are the pride of every club. Many great clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have a tradition of producing wonder kids and nurturing them into world-class footballers.

Examples include Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Ashley Cole etc. However, due to the advent of insane revenue through sponsorships and TV deals, clubs are more inclined towards buying established stars nowadays.

Still, development of youth lies in the core of English football and isn't being completely ignored. Clubs will be of the opinion that a small dividend into a young player now, can lead to huge gains or profits in the future. Here is a list of players you need to watch out for before they hit it big in the future.

#5 Reiss Nelson (Arsenal)

Constantly being compared to Thierry Henry by many in the Arsenal youth set-up, Nelson has big expectations to fulfill and the 18-year-old is taking it one step at a time.

The winger signed his first professional contract last year and impressed many during the pre-season tour.

Nelson played a vital role in Arsenal's Europa League group stage campaign, playing in all 6 of the Gunners matches. He is well-known for his pace, agility and technical ability.

Already being linked to Real Madrid and PSG, the youngster scored 9 goals in 10 appearances for England U-17 and has already made his debut for England U-19's. The future definitely does look bright for this stalwart.

#4 Samuel Field (West Brom)

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Sam Field is known for his game controlling ability

Field is considered the future of England's midfield and has been at West Bromwich Albion since his childhood. He considers Darren Fletcher as his role model and now aged 19, he is already knocking at the door for a regular spot in the starting 11.

The child prodigy is well-known for his passing ability and his positional awareness and former West Brom manager Tony Pulis has remarked that he has maturity and intelligence seldom seen in footballers of his age.

Field made his debut on the final day of the 2015-16 season against Liverpool and scored his first goal on 28 November 2017 against Newcastle.

A lifetime West Brom fan, his loyalty will be tested when bigger clubs start showing interest in him.

#3 Ben Woodburn (Liverpool)

Woodburn is already been looked as a future superstar
Woodburn is already been looked as a future superstar

Continuously drawing comparisons to Robbie Fowler and Micheal Owen can get into any footballer's head, but not Ben Woodburn's.

The 18-year-old has been making steady progress at Liverpool's academy since age 7, signing a professional contract and becoming Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer in November 2016.

The Welsh international is a pacey striker with attributes such as intelligent movement and superb finishing. He has also captained the U-19 side at age 17, which is a rare achievement.

He scored a 25-yard winner on his debut for Wales and in the process, became the second youngest scorer for Wales behind Gareth Bale.

The youngster features regularly for Liverpool in cup games and under the watchful eyes of an experienced coach like Jurgen Klopp, he is destined for greatness.

#2 Thomas Davies (Everton)

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Tom Davies was given his debut by Roberto Martinez

Another potential England midfield maestro on this list is Tom Davies. An Everton academy graduate who joined in 2009 from Tranmere Rovers, the 19-year-old is a versatile midfielder who operates from box to box.

His energy on the pitch is something everyone notes.

Making his debut in April 2016 at 17 years of age, the England U-21 star is now a mainstay in the first team.

He impressed everyone by bagging the man of the match award on his first start for the club and bossed the midfield in a 4-0 rout of Manchester City last season, he also bagged a goal which won him the Everton Goal of the season award.

With so many achievements and assured performances regularly, he is poised to become a future star.

#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Brighton and Hove Albion v Liverpool - Premier League

Alexander Arnold won Liverpool's young player of the year award

The only Defender on this list is also the best teenager in England right now. The right-back is a glimmer of hope in a Liverpool defense that has had its fair share of problems in recent years.

The 19-year-old made his first start against Manchester United at Old Trafford displaying the faith that Klopp has on the teenager.

However, he really came into the limelight when he scored a beautiful free kick on his European debut, helping Liverpool qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.

From then on, he has been a mainstay in the matchday squad and even starts a few matches here and there.

The stalwart has represented England at all youth levels and it's only a matter of time before he makes his senior debut.

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