Filip Lissah

Lissah came through Chelsea's academy before switching to Swansea's. His time on loan in Scottish football did plenty to sharpen a game built around genuine two way ability rather than pure defending alone. Coaches who worked with him during that spell praised his capacity to create chances as much as prevent them, a fairly rare combination in a young defender still learning the professional game. He qualifies to represent the Czech Republic and has featured for their under twenty one side, adding international recognition to a promising academy pedigree.

The tension with any defender who leans toward the attacking side of his game is discipline, because stepping forward to create something can leave a gap behind him if the move breaks down. Young defenders often need time to learn exactly when that risk is worth taking. Watch how his positioning develops as he gets more senior football under his belt.