Premier League 2018/19: 5 Best young players in the league

From Theo Walcott to Cesc Fabregas, youth talent has been emerging in the Premier League ever since its inception. Right when Cristiano Ronaldo stepped into the Manchester United side as an 18-year-old, looking to build a name, to the very recent ones like Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is the core of the Liverpool defence. Youth is where the new generation of football begins.

Stepping into the new Premier League season, we have seen some of the most unusual forms of football that we never thought of. From the likes of Liverpool and Watford, being two of the most ferocious sides in the leagues, to the uprising stars like Wolverhampton and Everton, who are now becoming a threat to the bigger teams.

This season has given us all sorts of promises, from the senior, more experienced players being the maestros for their teams, to the younger ones like Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane, who have proven to be the future of the sport.

Here are our 5 picks for the best young guns currently in the Premier League, who will determine the fates of their teams.

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#5 James Maddison - Leicester City - 21 years old

Can the Leicester City ace be the next big thing?

Many thought that the departure of Riyad Mahrez would have a toll on the Leicester side. A steady, consistent replacement was definitely needed, a replacement with world-class potential. James Maddison topped the list and joined the former Premier League champions.

A natural number 10, the former Norwich City player has been able to deliver in all the terms. As we saw against Liverpool, Maddison was all over the pitch. Be it in terms of playmaking, or being the leader up front, most importantly, the young lad carries more pressure and energy than anybody in his team.

With the season being long enough, and Maddison stepping on the stones of being one of the best young English players, will he be able to fill in the shoes of his former teammate? Or will he just fade away like many have, is yet to be seen.

#4 Ryan Sessegnon - Fulham FC - 18 years old

Can the left-back deliver the promises?

Like Cesc Fabregas, a player who started playing for Arsenal at the age of 17, a left winger or a left-back, whichever way you'd like him to play, Sessegnon will always deliver and never disappoint. At just the age of 18, Sessegnon has been garnered as being one of the best young players in the entire league.

A product of the Fulham youth system, this young Englishmen is committed, enthusiastic and is capable enough to stand with his seniors in the team. He is regarded by the critics as a future left-back for the English national side.

With his fellow teammates appreciating his deeds as a player, Sessegnon is slowly becoming more than just an asset for his team. With 4 appearances this season, the young Fulham player has had the most number of touches on the ball for his team, making him a tactical thinker of the ball.

Attention grabber, from the likes of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho looking forward to having his signature, Sessegnon is the sensation that we need to watch out for, as he may land up into an even more successful team.

#3 Ruben Neves - Wolverhampton - 21 years old

The Portuguese midfielder is slowly becoming a sensation.

One of the most famous Portugal sensations and former FC Porto midfielder, Neves has now arrived at the Premier League station. Upon arrival, the Portuguese midfielder has been a maestro for his very team.

Being a box to box midfielder, and a central attacking playmaker, Neves has had his hopes high in order to become the PFA Young player of the year by the end of this season. With an extremely quick approach towards building the most technical plays for his team, the 21-year-old has been a marvel of a player, who is now grabbing the attention of clubs like Manchester City and PSG.

Though he has just arrived in the scene, he is making sure that his enthusiasm hasn't gone unnoticed. With being one of the future star players, will Neves become a spectrum of a player? Only the time can tell!

#2 Gabriel Jesus - Manchester City - 21 years old

Jesus is truly an asset for Manchester City

Though the Brazilian didn't quite have the kind of campaign that he would wish for at the 2018 FIFA world cup, it does not shy away from the fact that he is one of the most promising young talents in the world. At just the age of 21, Jesus has broken more records than any young player ever has.

With an unbelievable skill set and an eye for the goal, the Brazilian has been considered as being the future for Manchester City. With his teammate, the Argentine powerhouse Sergio Aguero, the two have made the most out of their time on the pitch.

Jesus has the ability to be an attacking midfielder and a winger at the same time. The young lad has garnered attractions from clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, which already sets him apart from the rest.

Although his start to this year's season hasn't really been of the charisma that he has to offer, Jesus is seen to come on the pitch quite frequently and create the most stunning plays that we have seen. With the season being long, and with many years to play in his career, Gabriel Jesus is surely a lad with promises.

#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool - 19 years old

Can the Liverpool number 66 be one of the best right-backs in the world?

You better watch out for a player who is considered as being one of the best young right-backs in the world. Alexander-Arnold is surely a wonder kid for his Liverpool side. A tall, quick and agile right back, he has proven to be a key player in the Liverpool lineup.

Forming an alliance with the likes of Dejan Lovren and Virgil Van Dijk, the trio was able to take the Liverpool squad all the way to the Champion's League finals, making Alexander-Arnold the youngest right-back in the world to be at the finals on his very first attempt.

Given the fact that the Englishmen has a lot of years to play, he surely is looking forward to becoming a player who offers consistency, calibration, chances, and width. Though his intentions are of staying at the Anfield, none can deny that he will be looking for a future elsewhere. But for now, the season is long and the right-back is young. Will he be able to handle all of the accolades that he is getting?