The no. of teenagers featured in each of Europe's top five leagues in 2022-23 season

Some exciting talents like Musiala, Gavi, and Bellingham feature on the list

The 2022-23 season has witnessed a captivating youth revolution across Europe's top five leagues, as many teenagers have taken centre stage on the great football platforms. The young prodigies in Europe's top five leagues have injected a fresh sense of energy, creativity, and raw talent into the beautiful game.

With each passing matchday, these fearless teenagers continue to defy age barriers, showcasing their technical abilities, tactical understanding, and the fearlessness that comes with youth. Their presence not only amazes the fans but also serves as a testament to the continuous evolution of football and the rich talent pool that feeds it.

Here are the exact numbers of teenagers featured in each of Europe's top five leagues in the 2022-23 season:

5. LaLiga - 45

Vinicius Junior, Pedri, Gavi, and Rodrygo are just some youngsters hotly talked about in the Spanish top division. However, LaLiga extends beyond the hot prospects of the big three. Some other players turned it up in the 2022-23 campaign and could prove to be world superstars sometime soon.

Spanish top league has always seen youngsters come to Spain and make a name for themselves; Neymar was one of the many to come from Santos and make a name for himself.

One big name that's coming is Lamine Yamal. The youngster made his senior debut for FC Barcelona this season, and his performances have been compared to Lionel Messi by the manager Xavi. He became Barcelona's youngest ever LaLiga player, and he was exceptional throughout the U17 Euro.

4. Premier League - 45

When we talk about the Premier League, Erling Haaland is the first player that comes to mind. Brennan Johnson, who plays for Nottingham Forest, contributed eight goals in 37 appearances under head coach Steve Cooper.

Saka is another player who has been exceptional for Arsenal, which came close to winning the Premier League this year. The top five clubs in the EPL have always promoted youngsters from their academy, who in return perform for the senior team and make a name for themselves in the League and in Europe.

3. Serie A - 46

A total of 46 players have played in Serie A this season; the days of veterans dominating the Italian league are long gone as the average squad age in the Italian top flight now hovers around the mid-20s.

Lecce boasts the youngest players in the league with an average age of 24, while Inter and Sampdoria have the oldest player pools at 28.2 and 28.3 years, respectively. Budget constraints and expansive scouting networks have led clubs to shop in previously uncharted markets.

Zambia, South Korea, and Scotland are among the countries represented in the top tier of the game in Italy. At the same time, France, Argentina, Brazil, and Poland continue to be preferred nations for fresh talent. Yet homegrown players continue to emerge and flourish in Italy's top division.

2. Bundesliga - 54

The Bundesliga has long been known as a hotbed for the most talented youngsters in the world; the likes of Alphonso Davies, Jude Bellingham, and Jamal Musiala were chief among them. Jude Bellingham has risen from Birmingham to Dortmund to become one of the most expensive signings in the history of Real Madrid.

Karim Adeyemi was named the Rookie of the Season, and Gvardiol has shined with RB Leipzig and made his presence felt in the 2022 World Cup. Youssoufa Moukoko was the youngest-ever player in the German top division when he made his senior debut with Borussia Dortmund.

1. Ligue 1 - 86

French football, in general, has a reputation for developing young talent within the European men’s game. Smaller Ligue 1 clubs, in particular, don’t have much in the way of financial resources, so they tend to bank on finding future stars through their academies to keep themselves sustainable.

The idea of placing a significant emphasis on the academy does also extend to the big clubs in France, such as Stade Rennais, Olympique Lyonnais, and Paris Saint-Germain, as they’re major talent producers in their own right. Ryan Cherki, Quentin Merlin, and Lois Openda were some of the youngsters who had a breakthrough season.