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Development/Youth Squads 2025/2026 Thread - U18/U21

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4 minutes ago, Noahfence said:

Preston’s academy twitter account posting team news. Meanwhile at Leicester…

French, Daniels, Adedeji, Diallo, Omobolaji, Lawrence, Neale, Toko,  Pennant, Otchere, Fisken

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davieG

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-next-jake-evans-leicester-10557949

 

What next for Jake Evans at Leicester City as his and Jeremy Monga's paths diverge
The 17-year-old forward became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures in Premier League 2 last season, but it's not translated into first-team football

Jordan Blackwell
11:22, 08 Oct 2025


Jake Evans must prove himself in Leicester City’s Under-21s to get a first-team opportunity, Marti Cifuentes has said, as the promising forward begins to bang in the goals again.


First-team involvement was expected for Evans this season following City’s relegation and with the 17-year-old making a handful of appearances off the bench last term.


He was often alongside Jeremy Monga among the substitutes during the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure, but while Monga has been a regular in Cifuentes’ first team, Evans is yet to make a matchday squad.


In scoring 11 goals in Premier League 2 last season, Evans became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures since the development league was revamped a decade ago.

 

Leicester City have 'many players knocking on the door' but it seems closed for now

He’s picked up where he left off too and has now scored in his last three Premier League 2 outings.

“It’s good we have expectations with young players,” Cifuentes said. “I think there is always a different development process with players.

 

“Jake did all of the pre-season with us. He trains quite a lot with us. We are tracking him. I believe in his qualities.

“It’s about him showing the things we want him to show in the Under-21s, then there will be opportunities for him.”

Evans has played a lot of football on the right wing, and that has typically been where he’s at his most effective, but his recent run of goals have come as a central striker.

In both positions, there’s plenty of players ahead of him, with Patson Daka, Jordan Ayew and Julian Carranza among the senior options up front, and with the likes of Silko Thomas and Wanya Marcal appearing to be preferred as back-ups out wide.

But there is plenty of time for Evans. Players his age would not usually be considered for first-team football, with Monga's exceptional talent perhaps skewing expectations of what is possible.

Having turned 17 at the end of August, Evans is now eligible for a professional contract with the club and the suggestions in the summer were that a deal was close, but no confirmation has yet arisen.

Noahfence

Noahfence

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16 minutes ago, davieG said:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-next-jake-evans-leicester-10557949

 

What next for Jake Evans at Leicester City as his and Jeremy Monga's paths diverge
The 17-year-old forward became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures in Premier League 2 last season, but it's not translated into first-team football

Jordan Blackwell
11:22, 08 Oct 2025


Jake Evans must prove himself in Leicester City’s Under-21s to get a first-team opportunity, Marti Cifuentes has said, as the promising forward begins to bang in the goals again.


First-team involvement was expected for Evans this season following City’s relegation and with the 17-year-old making a handful of appearances off the bench last term.


He was often alongside Jeremy Monga among the substitutes during the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure, but while Monga has been a regular in Cifuentes’ first team, Evans is yet to make a matchday squad.


In scoring 11 goals in Premier League 2 last season, Evans became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures since the development league was revamped a decade ago.

 

Leicester City have 'many players knocking on the door' but it seems closed for now

He’s picked up where he left off too and has now scored in his last three Premier League 2 outings.

“It’s good we have expectations with young players,” Cifuentes said. “I think there is always a different development process with players.

 

“Jake did all of the pre-season with us. He trains quite a lot with us. We are tracking him. I believe in his qualities.

“It’s about him showing the things we want him to show in the Under-21s, then there will be opportunities for him.”

Evans has played a lot of football on the right wing, and that has typically been where he’s at his most effective, but his recent run of goals have come as a central striker.

In both positions, there’s plenty of players ahead of him, with Patson Daka, Jordan Ayew and Julian Carranza among the senior options up front, and with the likes of Silko Thomas and Wanya Marcal appearing to be preferred as back-ups out wide.

But there is plenty of time for Evans. Players his age would not usually be considered for first-team football, with Monga's exceptional talent perhaps skewing expectations of what is possible.

Having turned 17 at the end of August, Evans is now eligible for a professional contract with the club and the suggestions in the summer were that a deal was close, but no confirmation has yet arisen.

I really hope he gets a chance at some point. Probably won’t be till the FA cup though. 

Lesta Legend

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15 minutes ago, davieG said:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-next-jake-evans-leicester-10557949

 

What next for Jake Evans at Leicester City as his and Jeremy Monga's paths diverge
The 17-year-old forward became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures in Premier League 2 last season, but it's not translated into first-team football

Jordan Blackwell
11:22, 08 Oct 2025


Jake Evans must prove himself in Leicester City’s Under-21s to get a first-team opportunity, Marti Cifuentes has said, as the promising forward begins to bang in the goals again.


First-team involvement was expected for Evans this season following City’s relegation and with the 17-year-old making a handful of appearances off the bench last term.


He was often alongside Jeremy Monga among the substitutes during the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure, but while Monga has been a regular in Cifuentes’ first team, Evans is yet to make a matchday squad.


In scoring 11 goals in Premier League 2 last season, Evans became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures since the development league was revamped a decade ago.

 

Leicester City have 'many players knocking on the door' but it seems closed for now

He’s picked up where he left off too and has now scored in his last three Premier League 2 outings.

“It’s good we have expectations with young players,” Cifuentes said. “I think there is always a different development process with players.

 

“Jake did all of the pre-season with us. He trains quite a lot with us. We are tracking him. I believe in his qualities.

“It’s about him showing the things we want him to show in the Under-21s, then there will be opportunities for him.”

Evans has played a lot of football on the right wing, and that has typically been where he’s at his most effective, but his recent run of goals have come as a central striker.

In both positions, there’s plenty of players ahead of him, with Patson Daka, Jordan Ayew and Julian Carranza among the senior options up front, and with the likes of Silko Thomas and Wanya Marcal appearing to be preferred as back-ups out wide.

But there is plenty of time for Evans. Players his age would not usually be considered for first-team football, with Monga's exceptional talent perhaps skewing expectations of what is possible.

Having turned 17 at the end of August, Evans is now eligible for a professional contract with the club and the suggestions in the summer were that a deal was close, but no confirmation has yet arisen.

Probably one of the main reasons he's gone back to the U21's, he hasn't signed Pro terms, therefore the club have closed the door somewhat.

Lambert09

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24 minutes ago, davieG said:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-next-jake-evans-leicester-10557949

 

What next for Jake Evans at Leicester City as his and Jeremy Monga's paths diverge
The 17-year-old forward became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures in Premier League 2 last season, but it's not translated into first-team football

Jordan Blackwell
11:22, 08 Oct 2025


Jake Evans must prove himself in Leicester City’s Under-21s to get a first-team opportunity, Marti Cifuentes has said, as the promising forward begins to bang in the goals again.


First-team involvement was expected for Evans this season following City’s relegation and with the 17-year-old making a handful of appearances off the bench last term.


He was often alongside Jeremy Monga among the substitutes during the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure, but while Monga has been a regular in Cifuentes’ first team, Evans is yet to make a matchday squad.


In scoring 11 goals in Premier League 2 last season, Evans became the youngest player at any club to hit double figures since the development league was revamped a decade ago.

 

Leicester City have 'many players knocking on the door' but it seems closed for now

He’s picked up where he left off too and has now scored in his last three Premier League 2 outings.

“It’s good we have expectations with young players,” Cifuentes said. “I think there is always a different development process with players.

 

“Jake did all of the pre-season with us. He trains quite a lot with us. We are tracking him. I believe in his qualities.

“It’s about him showing the things we want him to show in the Under-21s, then there will be opportunities for him.”

Evans has played a lot of football on the right wing, and that has typically been where he’s at his most effective, but his recent run of goals have come as a central striker.

In both positions, there’s plenty of players ahead of him, with Patson Daka, Jordan Ayew and Julian Carranza among the senior options up front, and with the likes of Silko Thomas and Wanya Marcal appearing to be preferred as back-ups out wide.

But there is plenty of time for Evans. Players his age would not usually be considered for first-team football, with Monga's exceptional talent perhaps skewing expectations of what is possible.

Having turned 17 at the end of August, Evans is now eligible for a professional contract with the club and the suggestions in the summer were that a deal was close, but no confirmation has yet arisen.

Hahaha sounds like the pathway is clear to me ..

honeybradger

honeybradger

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1 hour ago, Lambert09 said:

Hahaha sounds like the pathway is clear to me ..

We would say the same about Vestergaard, Faes and Okoli (and Coady when he was around) ahead of Nelson, Bobby Reid and Ayew ahead of Page and Thomas, Kristiansen, Choudhury ahead of Aluko. 

 

We're not going to be giving any first team opportunities to academy players any time soon.

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Lambert09

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18 minutes ago, honeybradger said:

We would say the same about Vestergaard, Faes and Okoli (and Coady when he was around) ahead of Nelson, Bobby Reid and Ayew ahead of Page and Thomas, Kristiansen, Choudhury ahead of Aluko. 

 

We're not going to be giving any first team opportunities to academy players any time soon.

It’s not a good look for Marti so far. I thought we were looking to focus on shifting to creating opportunities this season and not just another manager picking the best options to save their job… the whole club should be on board for taking a risk on youth.  Monga is only playing because he is the best option rather than being developed for his pathway. 
 

I think what’s most frustrating is that the players blocking the pathway aren’t good enough anyway. If ayew was scoring regularly I’d accept that it’s fair enough. But he’s scored 1 in 9, daka has scored 1 in 40 or something daft… there’s just no reason not to give someone a chance because even if they flop massively, we aren’t any worse off. 
 

we won’t lose games because ayew, Daka , soumare or kristiansen aren’t on the field.

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davieG

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https://www.charltonafc.com/news/u21-cup-preview-leicester-city-v-charlton

 

Chris Lock's U21s are back on the road on Friday as they travel to the East Midlands to take on Leicester City in the Premier League Cup (KO 7pm BST).

The young Addicks head to Leicestershire on the back of a 2-2 draw to Colchester United in league action last time out, with Henry Rylah and Emmanuel Sol-Loza both on the scoresheet.

The Foxes come into the clash on the back of a 2-0 loss at Preston North End in their Premier League Cup opener.

Charlton kicked off their Premier League Cup campaign with a late 2-1 win over Preston North End thanks to goals from Sol-Loza and Rylah.

Supporters can follow live updates of the game via @CharltonAcademy on X, and read a full match report on the club website following the fixture.

Charlton fans can support the academy by signing up to the Valley Gold scheme. Valley Gold enables fans to support the club’s academy in unearthing the talents of tomorrow, as well as giving them the chance to win cash prizes.

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