The Premier League is the hub for several bright players, who are always desiring to consistently accentuate brilliance due to the nature of the division.
The 2023/24 season saw a potpourri of performance from several footballing stars plying their trade in the league, with some delivering optimally, while others performed below-par.
It will be fascinating to see which players will illuminate the 2024/25 Premier League season, as teams chase their respective targets.
Anyway, these are 10 footballers to watch out for in the 2024/25 English Premier League season.
Players To Watch Out For In 2023/24 Premier League Season
10) Jurrien Timber
Age: 23
Position: Left Back
Club and Country: Arsenal/Netherlands
Timber arrived Arsenal in the summer of 2023 from Ajax for a fee of €40 million and his first league game for the club saw him pick up a nasty injury which kept him out of action until May 2024, where he came on as a substitute in their final match of the season against Everton.
Certainly, the injury he sustained in Arsenal’s first league match for the 2023/24 season against Nottingham Forest would have dampened his spirit, as he didn’t have time to prove his mettle to the manager.
It is expected that he comes out fiery in the coming campaign, with the hope of impressing manager Mikel Arteta and fans of Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber made 2 appearances for Arsenal last season, scoring no goal and providing no assist.
9) Jarell Quansah
Age: 21
Position: Center-back
Club and England: Liverpool/England
Quansah burst into the limelight after coming on as a substitute during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea in February 2024.
Jarrel Quansah was superb after replacing Ibrahima Konate and that resulted in erstwhile Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, trusting him for much of the remaining matches for the Reds in the 2023/24 season.
The Englishman made 17 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season, scoring 2 goals and providing no assists in all competitions.
Supporters of Liverpool will be hoping that Quansah will continue to exude brilliance in defense, as he gets handy experience and tutelage from veteran Virgil Van Dijk.
8) Hwang Hee-chan
Age: 28
Position: Center-forward
Club and Country: Wolverhampton Wanderers/South Korea
It is unknown if the attacker will still remain at Wolves next season, having been linked with Olympique Marseille this summer.
However, strong reports claim that Wolverhampton Wanderers are not willing to sell the fiery attacker and he is expected to remain at the Molineux next season.
Hwang Hee-chan is an aggressive attacker, who is known for his ability to trouble defenses and take full advantage of chances when they come his way.
He initially joined Wolves on August 29, 2021, from RB Leipzig on loan, before permanently moving to the English club in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €16.7 million.
Hee-chan has been wonderful since moving to the English side and he netted 12 goals in 29 Premier League appearances last season.
Fans will obviously have their eyes on Hwang Hee-chan, as they look to see if he can continue delineating quality.
7) Iliman Ndiaye
Age: 24
Position: Center-forward
Club and Country: Everton and Senegal
Ndiaye moved to Everton this summer from Olympique Marseille for a fee of €18 million.
Iliman Ndiaye played many matches for Olympique Marseille, making 46 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists.
Despite not having bright numbers, Ndiaye is seen as one striker, who should thrive in the coming years.
Fans are hoping that Everton will be the perfect place for him to develop and flourish in his career.
6) Cristian Romero
Age: 26
Position: Center-back
Club and Country: Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina
Romero had an impressive season with Tottenham Hotspur last season, starting all 33 matches he played in the Premier League, scoring 5 goals and providing no assists.
He put up commendable performances last season, which resulted in supporters of Spurs basking in the joy that they have a top defender within their fold.
It will be interesting to see if he can continue displaying brilliance in the 2024/25 season.
Players To Watch Out For In 2023/24 Premier League Season
5) Christian Nkunku
Age: 26
Position: Center-forward
Club and Country: Chelsea and France
Injury has hampered Nkunku’s spell at Chelsea, with the Frenchman being out for most parts of the 2023/24 season due to injury.
Christopher Nkunku officially joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for a fee of €60 million.
Nkunku managed to make just 11 Premier League appearances in the 2023/24 season, scoring 3 goals and providing no assists.
Chelsea supporters will be hoping that he is injury free in the 2024/25 season, as they aim to achieve success.
4) Jeremy Doku
Age: 22
Position: Left winger
Club and Country: Manchester City
Doku was maligned in the 2023/24 season for his frailties in the final-third, as he was often bedeviled with issues regarding indecision and poor finishing.
Jeremy Doku has got tricks under his sleeves and he is often a handful for defenders, however, his first season at Manchester City left much to be desired.
He ended it on a personal high by scoring in the FA Cup final, although Manchester City still went on to lose the title to Manchester United.
Doku joined the Cityzens from Stade Rennais in the summer of 2023 for a fee of and he made 29 appearances for the Etihad club, scoring 3 goals and providing 8 assists.
3) Stefan Ortega
Age: 31
Position: Goalkeeper
Club and Country: Manchester City and Germany
Due to the injury to Ederson Moraes at the end of the 2023/24 season, Ortega had the opportunity to show his credentials in goal for Manchester City.
Ederson has been linked with a potential move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, meaning that Stefan Ortega will become the Cityzens’ number shot-stopper.
Stefan Ortega was sublime in the matches he played last season and as such, Manchester City fans will be hoping that he can continue showing class.
Ortega made 9 appearances for the Cityzens in the 2023/24 season and he kept just 1 clean sheet.
However, he faced 26 shots and made 19 saves, definitely, an impressive tally.
Players To Watch Out For In 2023/24 Premier League Season
2) Leny Yoro
Age: 18
Position: Center-back
Club and Country: Manchester United and France
The Frenchman has been put under the spotlight due to the amount he has been acquired for this summer by Manchester United.
Yoro is seen as one of the best young players currently in football and he was linked with Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool, before he was snatched by the Red Devils for a fee of €62 million.
Football enthusiasts are keen to see if the youngster can perform in the Premier League, given the pressure that comes with playing for a club like Manchester United and in the English top-flight division.
He impressed in his first match for the club, playing the opening half of Manchester United’s pre-season friendly win over Rangers.
Leny Yoro made 44 appearances for Lille in the 2023/24 season, scoring 3 goals and providing no assists.
1) Joshua Zirkzee
Age: 23
Position: Center-forward
Club and Country: Manchester United and the Netherlands
Zirkzee arrived at Manchester United from Bologna, having shown magical brilliance in the Serie A in the 2023/24 season.
Joshua Zirkzee joined the Red Devils for a fee of €42.5 million and fans are also keen on seeing what he can offer to Erik Ten Hag’s side.
The Dutchman made 37 appearances for Bologna in the 2023/24 season, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists in all competitions.
Manchester United are buzzing over his arrival and football enthusiasts also have their lens fixated on him to gauge his performance.
