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.
9. Matthew Orr (Linfield)
Matthew Orr celebrated scoring on his senior Linfield debut during their UEFA Conference League qualifying exit to Stjarnan and also signed his first professional contract at Windsor Park this summer. He made his Premiership debut aged 17 years 05 months 12 days against Coleraine in September and has started the last three league matches for David Healy's side. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
10. Senan Devine (Coleraine)
Another Coleraine youngster that had Premiership experience prior to this campaign, Senan Devine played his first league match of this term aged 17 years 08 months 02 days against Carrick Rangers in September. He has started the last two matches for Dean Shiels' side, including Saturday's 2-1 win over Glentoran. Photo: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press
11. Oisin Devlin (Ballymena United)
Oisin Devlin joined Ballymena United on loan from Larne in the summer transfer window and made his Premiership debut as a late substitute against Glentoran aged 17 years 11 months 05 days. The talented midfielder made his maiden start in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Crusaders at Seaview. Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press
12. Aidan Hegarty (Dungannon Swifts)
Dungannon Swifts continue to produce young stars and Aidan Hegarty could be the next one coming through the Stangmore Park ranks. He made his first Premiership appearance of this season against Linfield aged 18 years 01 month 23 days and also scored a hat-trick in their Mid-Ulster Cup win over Coagh United. Photo: Dungannon Swifts FC