Chelsea has stepped into the new Premier League season with a bold commitment to youth, leading the 2025–26 campaign with the youngest squad in the league.
With an average age of 23.4, the Blues continue to build around energetic, developing players—so much so that Raheem Sterling, at 30, is the only player in the squad above his twenties.
Right behind them is newly promoted Sunderland, averaging 24.2. The club has put its faith in young talent while leaning on experienced figures like Granit Xhaka, 32, and Arthur Masuaku, 31, to guide the group. Their project has quickly become one of the most intriguing stories heading into the season.
Tottenham Hotspur (24.5) and Arsenal (24.7) also sit among the league’s youngest sides, reflecting years of squad restructuring built on pace, energy and long-term planning.
Manchester City, Brentford and Bournemouth, all at 25.0, show a balanced approach—mixing rising stars with seasoned leaders to maintain stability while still evolving.
At the other end is Fulham, who enter the campaign with the oldest squad in the league at 27.5. Their strategy leans heavily on experience, consistency and proven performance.
Overall, the season presents a clear divide: clubs investing in youthful growth and future success, and others relying on veteran presence to deliver immediate impact.
Below is the full breakdown of Premier League squads by average age, from youngest to oldest:
Chelsea – 23.4 years
Sunderland – 24.2 years
Tottenham Hotspur – 24.5 years
Arsenal – 24.7 years
Manchester City – 25.0 years
Brentford – 25.0 years
AFC Bournemouth – 25.0 years
Brighton & Hove Albion – 25.5 years
Manchester United – 25.6 years
Nottingham Forest – 25.7 years
Wolverhampton Wanderers – 25.8 years
Liverpool – 26.2 years
Crystal Palace – 26.2 years
Leeds United – 26.2 years
Burnley – 26.4 years
Newcastle United – 26.6 years
West Ham United – 26.9 years
Everton – 27.1 years
Aston Villa – 27.2 years
Fulham – 27.5 years
