Here we have compiled the ‘Most Valuable Team’ of Premiership players aged 21 or under based on Transfermarkt’s transfer values in a 4-4-2 formation.
5. Left Back: Johnny Russell (Glentoran)
Johnny Russell has already been labelled as a future Glentoran captain and was named their Player of the Season last term. The 20-year-old has been limited to only two Premiership starts and six league appearances overall due to injuries, but made his Northern Ireland U21 debut earlier this year. Photo: INPHO/Presseye/Brian Little
6. Right Midfield: Steven Scott (Dungannon Swifts)
Another one of Dungannon Swifts' young stars, Steven Scott has played every minute this season and at the age of only 20 has already racked up over 50 Premiership appearances. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
7. Centre Midfield: Axel Piesold (Cliftonville)
On loan from Luton Town, where he was named in numerous Premier League matchday squads, Axel Piesold (19) has shown signs of promise in the early stages of his Cliftonville career, making eight league appearances to date. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
8. Centre Midfield: Isaac Baird (Glenavon)
Glenavon's Isaac Baird (20) has been out of action since February after picking up an injury in training, but had played an important role up to that point for the Lurgan Blues. Stephen McDonnell handed him captaincy for a Mid-Ulster Cup fixture last term and he's played 62 Premiership matches for the club. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press