Jacob Greaves

Greaves reads danger early and organises the defenders around him before an attack develops, a habit that stands out given how young he is. He is comfortable receiving the ball under pressure and playing out from the back rather than clearing every loose ball long, which suits a team building from deep. He has already captained a side through a promotion campaign, and that leadership shows in how calmly he talks his teammates through difficult moments.

Centre backs who lead through communication and calm decisions can get exposed against stronger forwards before their bodies catch up with their reading of the game. Greaves will face bigger, more experienced strikers now, and positioning alone will not be enough to win every contest. Whether his physical development keeps pace with his tactical maturity will decide how quickly he becomes a first choice centre back.