Players Who Burnt Bright But Faded Fast

[malek]

On 10/01/2022 at 09:46, markg said:

Andy Booth

12 goals in his first season in the premier league

 

...and then injured his knee and looked slowest player in the World afterwards.

[Bannofan]

On 12/01/2022 at 20:22, Arthur Bach said:

Reece Oxford.

 

That's a strange one isn't it, and definitely fits the criteria. 

 

Second youngest premier league starter ever, and touted to be the defensive midfielder that could pass a ball that England always wanted.

 

Played that one game, then never really cracked the first team again. 

 

Currently a squad player at Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Still only 23. 

[Skyline]

17 minutes ago, Bannofan said:

 

That's a strange one isn't it, and definitely fits the criteria. 

 

Second youngest premier league starter ever, and touted to be the defensive midfielder that could pass a ball that England always wanted.

 

Played that one game, then never really cracked the first team again. 

 

Currently a squad player at Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Still only 23. 

Was it him who played (Surprisingly) against Arsenal, and basically ran the show?

Prompting big expectation on him. 

[Skyline]

Pretty sure there's another West Ham player (May not be there now) who was touted to big things. I get the two mixed up.

 

Edit: Got it!

 

Reece Burke is the other.

Edited January 18, 2022 by Skyline

[Ellis Rimmer]

On 09/01/2022 at 21:15, Ian said:

Some horrendous answers on here…not sure some people understand the concept of fading “fast”

 

Owen, Fowler, Cole just 3 who had hundreds of games at the highest levels 

Agree, Ballon D'or winner for starters

[SallyCinnamon]

Francis Jeffers has to be up there doesn’t he?