Luca Williams-Barnett and another Tottenham academy star have caught the eye in the Premier League 2 this month, as the club’s youth setup continues to show why the future looks increasingly bright under Thomas Frank.
Luca Williams-Barnett is one Tottenham Hotspur academy star who has been making a name for himself in the early stages of this season, with the youngster reaching several impressive milestones.
Williams-Barnett only just made his Tottenham first-team debut, coming off the bench in the North London club’s Carabao Cup encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Doncaster Rovers.
The teenager’s standout displays at the youth level and his potential to be a top player for Tottenham in the future also saw Spurs hand Williams-Barnett his first professional contract.
Tottenham duo Luca Williams-Barnett and Rio Kyerematen nominated for Premier League 2 award
While he did not grab a goal in his debut for Tottenham, Williams-Barnett has been steadily making waves at Under-21 level in the Premier League 2.
The youngster, alongside Rio Kyerematen, has now been nominated for the Player of the Month award in the academy division.
The midfield pair stood out all through September, driving Wayne Burnett’s side to an excellent run that has kept them third in the Premier League 2 table, with five wins from their opening six matches.
Rio Kyerematen showed his versatility by stepping up as a false nine and netting two well-taken goals, while Luca Williams-Barnett delivered a statement performance with his first Under-21 hat-trick in a thrilling 6-3 win over Leicester City on 19 September, also chipping in with an assist on the night.
Both players have now been recognised for their form, making the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, alongside Aaron Loupalo-Bi and Farhaan Ali-Wahid of Fulham, Joe Belmont of Brighton & Hove Albion, Andre Harriman-Annous of Arsenal, Tudor Mendel-Idowu of Ipswich Town and Romeo Akachukwu of Southampton.
Tottenham academy showing bright future under Thomas Frank
The future does indeed look rather bright for Tottenham, with several academy stars rising through the ranks. Williams-Barnett is one for the future, but so is Jun’ai Byfield, a centre-half who is also impressing down in the academy division.
Spurs also have exciting young prospects out on loan, with Vuskovic, Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear, just to name a few.
However, the main focus for the North London club is ensuring that these players reach their full potential and eventually become first-team regulars in the future.