Aged 23, David Odumosu has been one of Cliftonville's standout performers so far this season with the Reds goalkeeper making 39 saves in 10 matches. He has kept three league clean sheets and also starred in their Co Antrim Shield victory over Ards earlier this term, saving two penalties in the shootout and scoring one of his own.placeholder image
Aged 23, David Odumosu has been one of Cliftonville's standout performers so far this season with the Reds goalkeeper making 39 saves in 10 matches. He has kept three league clean sheets and also starred in their Co Antrim Shield victory over Ards earlier this term, saving two penalties in the shootout and scoring one of his own.

RANKED: Who makes the Irish League's most valuable team of players aged 23 or under?

By Johnny Morton
Published 15th Oct 2024, 16:56 GMT

The Irish League has produced many players that have earned significant transfers over recent years, but who could be next?

Here we have compiled the ‘Most Valuable Team’ of Premiership players aged 23 or under based on Transfermarkt’s transfer values in a 4-4-2 formation.

Adam Glenny (22) has been a standout performer for Rodney McAree's Swifts and started this season in fine form, playing every minute on their way to sitting third. Glenny also scored against Linfield, Glenavon and Larne.

5. Left-Back: Adam Glenny (Dungannon Swifts)

Adam Glenny (22) has been a standout performer for Rodney McAree's Swifts and started this season in fine form, playing every minute on their way to sitting third. Glenny also scored against Linfield, Glenavon and Larne. Photo: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

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Another one of Dungannon's young stars, Steven Scott has, just like Glenny, played every minute for the Swifts this season and at the age of only 20 has already racked up over 50 Premiership appearances.

6. Right Midfield: Steven Scott (Dungannon Swifts)

Another one of Dungannon's young stars, Steven Scott has, just like Glenny, played every minute for the Swifts this season and at the age of only 20 has already racked up over 50 Premiership appearances. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

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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.

7. 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

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On loan from Premiership outfit 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.

8. Centre Midfield: Axel Piesold (Cliftonville)

On loan from Premiership outfit 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

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