Archie Gray was the youngest player used by Leeds United’s Daniel Farke this season by quite some distance. The midfielder made his competitive debut for the Whites on the opening day of the Championship campaign at the age of just 17 years, 4 months and 25 days, and he has gone on to play a key role for the Whites this season.
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Of course, his breakthrough campaign could prove to be even more memorable, should Leeds win promotion to the Premier League this weekend as they take on Southampton in the Championship play-off final. But where does Gray rank among the youngest players to have played in the top flight this season? Here, we take a look at the 15 youngest prospects used and how old they were at the time of their first outing.
1. Aimar Govea (Swansea City)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 9 months, 21 days | Getty Images
2. Luey Giles (Cardiff City)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 8 months, 16 days | Getty Images
3. Tom Watson (Sunderland)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 6 months, 26 days | Getty Images
4. Sam Parker (Swansea City)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 5 months, 22 days | Nigel French/PA Wire
5. Archie Gray (Leeds United)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 4 months, 25 days | Getty Images
6. Joseph James (Bristol City)
Age at first appearance: 17 years, 3 months, 28 days | Getty Images