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4 players with the most Premier League assists before turning 21

By Varun Pai Modified 07 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Four players with the most Premier League assists before turning 21 The Premier League has been host to some of the most exciting youngsters over the last 30 years, with some teenagers often finding their feet quickly in England. While not all of them have been able to maintain their consistency into their mid-twenties, there have been a few teenage playmakers in the English top-flight for quite some time. Adjusting to the pace of the game and starting regularly for a Premier League side at a young age is quite a tough task. However, there have been some players who have managed the same by pulling the strings for their side since a young age and have been the chief playmakers for their respective clubs. On that note, let's take a look at the four players with the most Premier League assists before turning 21.

#4 Bukayo Saka 18

Bukayo Saka in action for Arsenal Bukayo Saka, without a shadow of a doubt, is one of the most exciting talents in world football at the moment. Since making his Premier League debut for Arsenal in January 2019 under Unai Emery, the England international has not looked back. He has already made 137 appearances for the club, with 103 of them coming in the Premier League. This is no surprise as Saka's progress over the last couple of years has been tremendous. The attacker's flair going forward and trickery in the penalty box is an excellent combination for any young player in England. AFTV@AFTVMediaHappy 21st birthday, Bukayo Saka!

Arsenal's top scorer in 21/22
Player of the Season... twice!
First ever PL player born in 21st century

#Saka #AFC #Arsenal1394111Happy 21st birthday, Bukayo Saka! Arsenal's top scorer in 21/22 Player of the Season... twice! First ever PL player born in 21st century#Saka #AFC #Arsenal https://t.co/cLDvznKjMO But few would have expected him to register 18 assists in the Premier League before his 21st birthday, which was only a few days ago. Hence, the sky is the limit for Saka, who will be hoping to develop into one of the best players in the league under Mikel Arteta in the coming years.

#3 Michael Owen 18

Michael Owen celebrates after scoring Michael Owen is arguably the best teenage English talent the country has ever seen, albeit he did not do justice to his potential over the course of his career. However, he looked like the real deal when he scored on his league debut for Liverpool in May 1997, when he was just 17-years-old. His goal-scoring abilities were not the only trait in his game as his pace and energy also enabled him to provide some valuable assists for his side. Footy Accumulators@FootyAccumsMichael Owen "I was probably on the decline at 23. When I was 19 I ruptured my hamstring and it didn't repair well. I won the Ballon d'Or at 21 but then injuries slowed me down. It was never my dream to play for Stoke, Manchester United and Newcastle"1682144Michael Owen "I was probably on the decline at 23. When I was 19 I ruptured my hamstring and it didn't repair well. I won the Ballon d'Or at 21 but then injuries slowed me down. It was never my dream to play for Stoke, Manchester United and Newcastle" https://t.co/GWNpvg9JDE Hence, it is no coincidence that Owen recorded 18 of his 36 Premier League assists before turning 21. He also won the Premier League Golden Boot during his teenage years before winning the Ballon d'Or in 2001. The former England international left Anfield in 2004 before playing for Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City. However, he was never the same after his exit from Liverpool.

#2 Wayne Rooney 22

Manchester United v Fulham - FA Cup Fourth Round Wayne Rooney is the second highest goal-scorer in Premier League history but this does not quite do justice to indicating his all-round abilities on the pitch. The Englishman, who played as a winger, central midfielder, striker and as a second striker for Manchester United, was one of the best teenage talents during his time. He first broke onto the scene with Everton in the 2002-03 campaign at the age of 17, as he scored six times and provided one assist that season. Rooney banged in nine goals and also provided four assists in the following campaign. These performances convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford in the summer of 2004. Rooney went on to register 26 league assists for them in the next three seasons, recording an overall 22 league assists before turning 21. One of the finest players in English top-flight history, the current DC United manager was one of the best playmakers in the final third of the pitch.

#1 Cesc Fabregas 38

UEFA Champions League - Arsenal v Hamburger SV Cesc Fabregas remains one of the silkiest footballers to ever play in the Premier League and the signs were there ever since his league debut for Arsenal in 2004 as a 17-year-old. The midfielder had the ability to glide across the pitch seamlessly and possessed exquisite close control, which was similar to some of the other La Masia graduates of his generation. He improved his passing range exponentially under Arsene Wenger and quickly became one of the best playmakers in the league. This led to the central midfielder recording 38 league assists before his 21st birthday, albeit he could never win the competition with Arsenal. Fabregas later returned to England in 2014 with Chelsea and won the league on two occasions under two different managers. The Spaniard is currently plying his trade at Serie B side Como after making a stop at AS Monaco and is likely to retire from the game in a couple of years. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Puranjay × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी