While Scotland’s under-21 side may have suffered the heartbreak of missing out on a first European Championships since 1996, the emergence of several teenage talents in the 12 months means Tartan Army fans have plenty to be excited about in the years to come.
With Steve Clarke injecting youth in his Scotland senior squad recently, fans have seen the likes of Liverpool wonderkid Ben Doak and Middlesbrough hotshot Tommy Conway make a genuine impact on the national team, with supporters pondering which teenage talent could be the next to break into the Scotland starting XI.
Doak has been the biggest breakthrough in the last 12 month, with the forward flourishing since being handed his maiden Scotland call up last summer. The ex-Celtic academy ace has spent the first-half of the season on loan to EFL Championship outfit Middlesbrough, but has already been subject of two £16million bids from EPL side Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, such is his enormous potential. But which teenager will be the next to follow him into the limelight?
Here are the 17 teenage talents we’re tipping to have a breakout year in 2025.
13. James Wilson - Hearts
Reportedly turned down a number of big clubs in order to sign a new deal at Hearts in the summer, and has already started to make his mark on the Tynecastle first team despite being just 17-year-old. Has four goals in 10 league appearances this season and is showing everyone why he has been tipped to have such a big future in the game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
14. Ben Doak - Middlesbrough (on loan from Liverpool)
The 19-year-old winger has already been the subject of a failed £16million bid from Crystal Palace this month after flourishing on loan to Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship. The only player in this list to have been capped at senior level, Doak is viewed as Scotland's top teenage talent and has already broken into Steve Clarke's starting XI, performing admirably in the recent Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
15. Daniel Kelly - Millwall
The teenager midfielder opted not to renew his contract with Celtic earlier this season, and instead agreed move to EFL Championship side Millwall for a reported fee of £400,000. While he hasn't enjoyed much game time at the Den, the 18-year-old is still viewed as one of Scotland's big hopes for the future. Already capped at under-21 level, he has been linked with a loan move to Crawley Town this month, where it is hoped he will begin to show him undoubted potential with regular game time. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
16. Lennon Miller - Motherwell
One of Scotland most talented teenagers, Miller has already captained Motherwell and been linked with moves to Liverpool, Manchester United and Celtic. Surprisingly yet to be capped at senior level, the 19-year-old is currently out injured but certain to have interest in his services this summer, as some of Europe's biggest clubs circle. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group