Here, we look at the 15 youngest stars that have made an appearance in Northern Ireland’s top-flight so far this season.
NOTE: Player and age data taken from Transfermarkt.
5. Paul McGovern (Glenavon)
Another Glenavon youngster, Paul McGovern arrived from Newry City this summer and has already made six Premiership appearances, the first of which was aged 16 years 07 months 21 days against Ballymena United. The teenager scored twice for Northern Ireland U17s in their win over Scotland this week. Photo: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press
6. Josh Williamson (Crusaders)
Aged 16 years 09 months 09 days, Josh Williamson was handed his Premiership debut by Crusaders boss Declan Caddell in their 4-0 win over Loughgall at Lakeview Park. He has since started in league matches against Coleraine and Linfield. Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press
7. Alfie Gaston (Coleraine)
Described as "an exceptional young player" by Coleraine head coach Dean Shiels after signing his first professional contract this summer, Alfie Gaston has made five Premiership appearances this season, the first of which was aged 16 years 10 months 13 days against Glenavon in August. He also started in the Bannsiders' 2-1 October defeat to Crusaders. Photo: Pacemaker Press
8. Ryan Corrigan (Cliftonville)
Cliftonville youngster Ryan Corrigan had a moment to remember last weekend after scoring the winner against Linfield at Windsor Park. He made four Premiership appearances last term and his first of eight so far this season aged 17 years 03 months 28 days. He recently started against both Glenavon and Coleraine. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press