With the Scottish Premiership split now on the horizon, Scottish supporters are beginning to assess their team’s performance so far this season following a enthralling last few weeks.
Celtic are champions elect, Rangers dismal form has enjoyed an upturn since the appointment of Barry Ferguson, while Hibs, Hearts, Aberdeen and Dundee United are all locked in a tight battle for European football.
While the likes of Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda and Vaclav Cerny have all proven crucial to their teams this term, a number of young talents have emerged as exciting prospects throughout the campaign - evidenced by 18-year-old pair Lennon Miller and James Wilson receiving maiden Scotland call-ups last week.
But which other youngsters have impressed during the 24/25 Scottish Premiership?
Here we look at the 11 players aged 21 or under that have shone the brightest so far, from 11 to 1 - according to popular statistic’s website FotMob’s player ratings.

5. James Wilson - Hearts
The youngster player on this list, the Jambos hotshot has just celebrated his 18th birthday with a maiden call-up to Scotland's senior squad. Despite his youth, Wilson has shown a maturity when leading the Hearts frontline, and has picked up an average 6.71. Has five goals from just 13 starts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group

6. MacKenzie Kirk - St Johnstone
The 21-year-old has flourished since moving to McDiarmid Park on a permanent basis, bagging seven goals in just 17 starts. The Northern Ireland youth international will be hoping he help Simo Valakari's side escape relegation from the Scottish Premiership come the end of the campaign. Has an average rating of 6.74. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group

7. Luca Stephenson - Dundee United
The on loan Liverpool has been one of Dundee United most impressive performance this season, showing strong form in a variety of different positions. With five goal contributions in 28 matches, the 21-year-old has an average rating of 6.85 for Jim Goodwin's side. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group

8. Jefte - Rangers
It is perhaps testament to the young Brazilian's start to life at Ibrox that he was linked to Chelsea during the January transfer window following a series of strong performances. One of the league's highest rated youngsters, he has an average rating of 7.37 for his performances in royal blue. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

