The potential ability of every Man Utd youngster

Martin Macdonald
Martin Macdonald
  • 28 Feb 2022 10:43 GMT
  • 3 min read
Anthony Elanga, Man Utd
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Anthony Elanga is the Manchester United player under the age of 21 with the most potential, according to SciSports.

FootballTransfers' transfer valuations and player potential metrics are calculated in collaboration with SciSports, a world-leading football analytics agency that assesses over 60,000 professional footballers worldwide.

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Elanga has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford this season, shining under the tutelage of Ralf Rangnick in particular.

In six starts in all competitions this campaign he has scored three goals.

SciSports rates his potential at 96.8 which is higher than any other player in the senior squad or youth sides under the age of 21.

PlayerSciSports Skill LevelPotential Skill Level
Anthony Elanga67.596.8
Amad Diallo44.783.3

Highest potential from Man Utd Under-23s

From within the Man Utd Under-23s squad, Charlie Wellens has the most potential.

Currently rated at 55.2, he has a potential skill rating of 102.1. The young midfielder is known for his passing and vision, and is well thought of at Old Trafford, though he is yet to make his debut for the senior side.

He was recently added to Man Utd's Champions League squad.

PlayerSciSports Skill LevelPotential Skill Level
Charlie Wellens55.2102.1
Isak Hansen-Aaroen41.999.1
Zidane Iqbal51.895.9
Charlie McNeill44.495.7
Alvaro Fernandez45.795.5
Will Fish44.594.9
Shola Shoretire48.691.2
Bjorn Hardley46.587.1
Charlie Savage43.186.9
Hannibal Mejbri53.786.4
Martin Svidersky40.084.3
Noam Emeran46.581.3
Joe Hugill43.279.8
Ondrej Mastny38.273.3
Connor Stanley38.870.8
Dermot Mee25.168.2
Mateo Mejia18.118.1

Highest potential from Man Utd Under-19s

From within the Man Utd Under-19s squad, Omari Forson has the most potential.

Currently rated at 38.4, he has a potential skill rating of 101.6

Forson, an attacking midfielder, has a keen eye for goal and displays maturity in the final third beyond his years, more often than not making the correct decision on the ball.

PlayerSciSports Skill LevelPotential Skill Level
Omari Forson38.4101.6
Rhys Bennett37.8101.5
Kobbie Mainoo27.388.6
Marc Jurado28.579.8
Radek Vitek21.776.4
Alejandro Garnacho31.876.0
Logan Pye26.266.9
Willy Kambwala20.520.5

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