Noah Africa – Midfielder (18) Sutton Common Rovers (Step 4)
Coming through the ranks at Sunday League level Africa has not had the conventional route to the spotlight. Used predominantly in midfield as holding or pivot player Africa has played over 40 games at Step 4 this season at Sutton Common Rovers, winning Common Rover’s young player of the season and catching the eye of several League 1 and 2 clubs.
Key Attributes – Ball Control and Vision
George Hill – Goalkeeper (17) AFC Whyteleafe (Step 5)
What a season it has been for George Hill, a first season in men’s football completed and a trip to Wembley for the FA Vase final. A superb shot stopper, Hill has broken through in a very exciting and competitive Whyteleafe side making over 15 appearances, Hill who’s extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet and has incredible reflexes, plays with the maturity of a seasoned pro.
Key Attributes – Shot Stopping and Ball Playing Ability
Sam Sene-Richardson – Midfielder (18) Chatham Town (Step 3)
The most established player on this list 2024/25 couldn’t have gone any better for Sene-Richardson, managing to appear in 30 games, bagging 8 times from midfield including a brace in the Velocity Cup semi-final. This form led to him picking up not only Chatham’s young player of the season but also their player of the season. A goalscoring midfielder his ability move forward with the ball and arrive in the box gives Frank Lampard vibes.
Key Attributes – Vision and Goalscoring
Callum Erskine – Wingback/Winger (17) Lancing FC (Step 4) / Whitehawk Youth
It’s been a tough season for Lancing in Step 4, but Erskine has been a shining light throughout. Originally signing for the first team during the 2023/24 it wasn’t until this season where he became a consistent player in the squad. This season he has made over 20 league appearances, scoring his first goal against Steyning Town and even captaining the side. Erskine has already had trials at clubs such as Wycombe (League 1), Brighton and Fulham (both Premier League) but I feel as if he can flourish in non-league next season.
Key Attributes – Dribbling and Pace
Preston Kedwell – Striker (16) Croydon Athletic (Step 4)
Son of former Gillingham legend Danny Kedwell, Preston came through at Ebbsfleet United before making his senior men’s debut age 15 at Hollands and Blair FC (Step 6) scoring in a pre-season match against League 2 side Gillingham. However, 2025 was a big year for Kedwell, moving to Ashford United (Step 4) and then Croydon Athletic towards the end of this season where he made a handful of appearances and becoming the clubs youngest ever goal scorer when he bagged in a 4-1 win against East Grinstead in the Isthmian Southeast Division.
Key Attributes – Finishing and Goalscoring Intelligence
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