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.
17. Fletcher Boyd - Aberdeen
The 16-year-old Dons youngster exploded onto the scene last season when he bagged a late goal in Aberdeen's 4-0 win over Hibs, and he hit headlines again when he scored on his second appearance against Livingston last May. Likened to former Aberdeen hero Eoin Jess, Boyd is one of the club's biggest hopes for the future - and he doesn't even turn 17 until later this month. | Mark Scates - SNS Group Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group