Yohanna and Okike named among top young EPL talents to watch
Nigerian footballers Zadok Yohanna and Calvin Okike have been highlighted as two of the most promising youngsters ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. Both players were included in a list of 20 emerging talents, with Yohanna joining Brighton & Hove Albion and Okike signing his first professional contract with Hull City. Their impressive performances at club and academy levels have drawn attention, and they are now considered strong candidates for breakthrough campaigns. The list, compiled by BBC Sport, features top young prospects from every Premier League club.
Match highlights
- Zadok Yohanna was signed by Brighton & Hove Albion for £21.5 million after impressing in Sweden with AIK Stockholm.
- The 19-year-old winger scored five goals and provided four assists in 18 appearances last season.
- Calvin Okike, aged 18, signed his first professional contract with Hull City and was named the club’s academy player of the year for the 2025-26 campaign.
- Okike gained senior experience on loan at Hartlepool United, scoring within a minute of his debut.
- The list also includes other top young talents such as Max Dowman (Arsenal), Dastan Satpaev (Chelsea), and Shea Lacey (Manchester United).
