The mood at Tottenham Hotspur is one of cautious optimism as they look beyond a challenging 2024/25 campaign. Entering the season with ambitions to climb higher than their previous fifth-place finish and contest the Premier League summit alongside Manchester City and Arsenal, Spurs instead languish in 14th place with just nine matches left. The hope for a top-half finish appears slim, with a 10-point gap from Bournemouth in 10th. Yet, manager Ange Postecoglou has a chance to end the season on a high by clinching the Europa League in Bilbao this May. Standing in their way first are the formidable opponents, Eintracht Frankfurt, in the quarter-finals.
Amidst the trials of this season, a rare beacon of hope for Tottenham fans has been the emergence of their prodigious youngsters. While senior players have struggled for consistency, starlets like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray have seized their chances, showcasing maturity beyond their years in the Premier League. The duo exemplify the remarkable youthful talent at Spurs, which promises a bright future for the club.
Among these rising stars, the name Mikey Moore resonates strongly. The 17-year-old has made 16 senior appearances this term, moving seamlessly from academy prospect to first-team contributor. Despite occasional struggles typical of a young player finding his feet, his electrifying performance against AZ Alkmaar in October confirmed his status as a special talent for the future.
Adding depth to Tottenham’s wing options is young South Korean sensation Yang Min-hyeok. Acquired from Gangwon FC in January, he has showcased glimpses of his skill during his loan spell at QPR in the Championship. At just 18, Yang’s adaptability across the capital hints at his potential to further bolster Spurs’ attacking arsenal.
Luka Vuskovic is another name to watch. Set to join Tottenham this summer, the Croatian central defender, signed from Hajduk Split back in 2023, has already amassed substantial experience. His impressive displays for Belgian outfit Westerlo, highlighted by his defensive prowess and seven goals, have marked him as a significant future asset for the Spurs defence.
Globally recognised for their potential, Gray, Bergvall, Moore, Vuskovic, and Yang have all made it onto Goal’s NXGN list of the world’s top 50 teenage wonderkids in 2025. Gray leads the Spurs cohort at 13th, with Bergvall, Moore, Vuskovic, and Yang also securing places in this illustrious list. Reports of interest in Southampton’s Tyler Dibling further enhance the possibility of Spurs boasting six representatives in this top echelon.
While supporters yearn for immediate success, optimism persists that this cohort will form the backbone of a team capable of competing at the highest level for years. If Postecoglou can deliver silverware in May, the belief will only grow that brighter days lie ahead with these young talents at the core of Tottenham’s future ambitions.