Premier League 19/20: Top 5 young defenders to look forward to this season

Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly
Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly

#4 Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell training with England's team.
Ben Chilwell training with England's team.

The Leicester City academy product has become one of the most consistent players in the Premier League. Going on loan once to Huddersfield City has certainly helped his development, and Ben Chilwell has grown in leaps and bounds whilst being sure of a starting position in the Foxes' starting eleven.

Chilwell made only 12 appearances for Leicester three years ago, but his progress and performances have been very convincing. Since then, he has made a total of 72 appearances. Thanks to his consistent club form, he was called up to the England squad for the Nations League where he made four appearances for the national side.

Ben Chilwell racked up 36 appearances for Leicester last season, and he averaged three aerial duels won and just over one key pass in each game. While he has a lot of work to do especially in his attacking contributions, young Chilwell is on his way to becoming a star left-back.

If last season and his recent England outing has shown anything, it is that Chilwell has stepped up his game and will be looking to impress next season.

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