Rising Star Jeremy Monga Makes History as Premier League's Second Youngest Player Amid Kit Controversy

Leicester's Youth Phenom Breaks Records

Jeremy Monga etched his name in Premier League history books this week, becoming the competition's second-youngest ever player at just 15 years and 271 days old. The Leicester City winger made his debut in the 74th minute of Monday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Kit Controversy Surrounds Historic Debut

In an unusual twist, Monga had to wear a blank shirt due to Premier League gambling sponsorship regulations. As Leicester's home kit features BC.GAME (a cryptocurrency gaming platform), the England Under-16 international wasn't permitted to display the sponsor under guidelines from the Gambling Act 2005 review.

Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy praised his young star:

"You could see glimpses of his great qualities. He's a great winger with incredible speed. A fantastic talent who deserved these minutes and hopefully many more to come."

Where Monga Ranks Among PL's Youngest

The only player to debut at a younger age remains Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri (15 years 181 days in September 2022). Other notable young Premier League debutants include:

• Harvey Elliott (Fulham) - 16y 30d
• Matthew Briggs (Fulham) - 16y 68d
• Isaiah Brown (West Brom) - 16y 117d
• Aaron Lennon (Leeds) - 16y 129d

Path to Professional Football

Monga has primarily featured for Leicester's U18 and U23 squads this season, with three appearances in the Football League Trophy. He:

• Will turn 16 on July 10
• Can sign his first pro contract when turning 17 in 2026
• Was an unused substitute in February's FA Cup clash with Manchester United

Leicester's Relegation Concerns Deepen

The defeat marked Leicester's eighth consecutive league loss without scoring, leaving them:

• 19th in the table
• 15 points from safety
• With just 7 matches remaining in their survival bid