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Premier League Wonderkids Who Didn't Make It Quiz

Premier League Wonderkids Who Didn't Make It Quiz!

Test your knowledge of promising young football stars who had the skills but didn't live up to the hype!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated November 13th 2024

The Premier League has seen its fair share of wonderkids who started off with heaps of potential and bags of hype, but for various reasons, their careers didn’t reach the heights everyone hoped. This quiz dives into the stories of 10 young players who were set to become stars but ultimately didn’t fulfil their potential at top tier of English football. See how well you remember these nearly men of the Premier League!

1/10 A woman thinking about football trivia

David Bentley was once dubbed the "new Beckham", but where did he start his Premier League career?

2/10 A stop watch timing a goal

James Vaughan made history as the youngest Premier League scorer in 2005. Which team was he playing for?

3/10 A happy football fan

Liverpool fans hoped Adam Morgan would be the next big thing, but where did he eventually play after leaving Anfield?

4/10 A person carrying a box in an American Football stadium

Ravel Morrison showed incredible talent, but which club did he join after leaving Manchester United?

5/10 A cheetah looking at the Champions League trophy in a cabinet

Anderson won trophies at Manchester United, but his career didn’t live up to his early hype. Where did he come from before joining United?

6/10 Football training and a plastic traffic cone

Freddy Adu was touted as the "next Pele" but never made it in Europe. Which Premier League club gave him a trial?

7/10 A football in a nursery

John Bostock was once one of England’s brightest young talents at Crystal Palace. At what age did he make his debut?

8/10 A footballer doing a header

Michael Johnson was considered a top talent at Manchester City, but after injuries, he struggled to return. Which team did he go to on loan?

9/10 A fox in a box

Francis Jeffers was signed by Arsenal as a "fox in the box" but struggled in North London. Where did he start his career?

10/10 A man thinking in front of a sky blue and dark blue striped football shirt

Josh McEachran was highly rated at Chelsea but didn’t make the grade. Which club did he join on loan first?

Result: Oh no

Oh no! Better luck next time! These forgotten stars may have stumped you, but now you’re ready to go tell your friends all about them.

Result: Good try

Good try. Not abandoning bad performance! You know some of your wonderkid trivia, but there’s more to learn about these nearly men of the Premier League.

Result: Great work

Great work! Impressive stuff. You’ve got a solid grasp on these wonderkids who just couldn’t deliver at the highest level of English football.

Result: Wow

Wow! You're a football encyclopaedia! You know the ins and outs of every Premier League wonderkid who didn’t quite make it. Why not try another football quiz? There's loads to choose from.