Leo Shahar

Shahar moved into a full back role after spending his earlier academy years in more central positions, and that grounding still shapes how he defends. He anticipates a passing lane rather than simply reacting once the ball has already gone past him and into space. That positional intelligence has been enough to earn him a place in senior matchday squads well before most defenders his age get the chance to feature.

Captaincy experience at youth level suggests a player comfortable organising those around him. That matters for a full back who has to communicate constantly with the centre back stationed next to him. What still needs testing is whether that calm, considered reading of the game holds up once the physical duels against senior wingers become far more demanding week to week.