U21 midfielders with the Best Potential in Premier League 26/27

At a glance

J. Manzambi of Aston Villa is the standout for raw talent across U21 midfielders in Premier League, with a Field Insider Rating of 91.4, and Z. Gozo has been the form player this season, grading 52.1, and A. Cozier-Duberry leads the scoring with 9 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: M. Palestra has improved his Season rating most, up +39.8 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, M. Palestra of Chelsea is the most valuable name in this group at 94.3.

Best talent

J. Manzambi91.4RTG

Aston Villa

In form

Z. Gozo52.1SsN

Crystal Palace

Rising potential

M. Palestra+15.5RTG

Chelsea · 24/25→25/26

Most improved

M. Palestra+39.8SsN

Chelsea · 24/25→25/26

Top scorer

A. Cozier-Duberry9goals

Brighton

Most valuable

M. Palestra94.3val

Chelsea