Leicester’s Monga is the second most interesting player of the Premier League

Leicester debuted the 15-year wing wing of Jeremy Monga in the final stages their latest defeat -How became the second youngest player who appeared in the Premier League.

Monga was born in July 2009, and at the age of 15 and 271 days, only behind Arsenal’s Ethan Nwneri, who made his debut in 15 years 181 days in September 2022.

Nwaneri has started this season, and Foxes has seen the head of Ruud Van Nisnolrooy enough in the bright Cameou to suggest that Monga could have a future at the top.

The five youngest players are …
Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) – 15 years, 181 days
Jeremy Monga (Leicester) – 15 years, 271 days
Matthew Briggs (Fulham) – 16 years, 68 days
Isaiah Brown (West Brom) – 16 years, 117 days
Aaron Lennon (Leeds) – 16 years, 129 days

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“You could see the views of his great qualities. He is a big wing player and has a speed,” Van Nisnolrooy said.

“He’s a fantastic talent, a great boy. He deserved this minute and I hope he will come.”

Monga will be able to sign his first professional contract when he is 17 in 2026 and has previously made three appearances in the Football League trophy.

There was an unused replacement at Foxes 2-1 Fa Cup fourth round defeat of Manchester United in February.