Every year Goal.com select the 50 best players aged under 19 for that respective season. Those who play Football Manager will be familiar with the list and it's significance.
This year both Facundo Buonanotte and Evan Ferguson appear. Full list available here.
The Seagulls paid over £5m up front to bring the attacking midfielder to the Amex Stadium, and Buonanotte has already made his Premier League debut for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
The 18-year-old is regarded as a long-term successor for his compatriot Alexis Mac Allister at Brighton, and it’s likely they will be fighting it out for a place in the national team in the years to come.
The 18-year-old became the youngest player since 2009 to score in back-to-back Premier League matches earlier this season, with his strength and finishing ability allowing him to translate excellent youth-team performances to the senior level.
Already a full Republic of Ireland international, Ferguson rejected Liverpool when he decided to move to England, and Brighton are already reaping the rewards of being able to secure a top teenage talent.
This year both Facundo Buonanotte and Evan Ferguson appear. Full list available here.
Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton)
A revelation for Rosario Central after making his first-team debut at the start of the 2022 Argentine season, Buonanotte became the latest South American talent to be snapped up by Brighton in January.The Seagulls paid over £5m up front to bring the attacking midfielder to the Amex Stadium, and Buonanotte has already made his Premier League debut for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
The 18-year-old is regarded as a long-term successor for his compatriot Alexis Mac Allister at Brighton, and it’s likely they will be fighting it out for a place in the national team in the years to come.
Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
Brighton have been crying out for a consistent striker since their promotion to the Premier League, but early signs suggest that they might have found their man in Ferguson.The 18-year-old became the youngest player since 2009 to score in back-to-back Premier League matches earlier this season, with his strength and finishing ability allowing him to translate excellent youth-team performances to the senior level.
Already a full Republic of Ireland international, Ferguson rejected Liverpool when he decided to move to England, and Brighton are already reaping the rewards of being able to secure a top teenage talent.