Premier League 2018/19: 4 youngsters to watch out for

Bryan
Premier League teams are constantly producing young stars.
Premier League teams are constantly producing young stars.

2. Declan Rice (West Ham United)

Declan Rice in action for West Ham.
Declan Rice in action for West Ham.

At 18, Declan Rice has already made 53 appearances for West Ham United and is the first player since Michael Carrick to do so. The youngster is already being talked about as one of the stars of the future and West Ham recently tied him down to a new contract until 2024.

After impressing last season, Rice has become an integral part of Manuel Pellegrini's team this season. The midfielder could follow in the steps of Frank Lampard, Mark Noble, Joe Cole and Scott Parker and become another great midfielder from the West Ham academy.

The midfielder, who can also play as a central defender, has a pass success rate of 85.7% this season and averages 2.4 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game.

There is no doubt that Rice has a very bright future and it wouldn't be a surprise if one of the top 6 clubs come chasing after him in the coming years.

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