A WSL debut awaits the 19-year-old, who has made her Netherlands bow, completed a record move from PSV and played at Euro 2025 in the last 12 months
One of the themes of this summer’s European Championship was how much teenage talent got a chance to shine and show what they could do on one of the very biggest stages. Michelle Agyemang, the England striker, epitomised that with her clutch performances in the knockouts, where she scored two massive goals to help the Lionesses triumph, but she was certainly not alone in showing that the kids are alright. Now, as the 2025-26 Women’s Super League season begins, many of the breakout stars of that tournament will be looking to build on memorable summers.
Agyemang looks set for a big year, having re-joined Brighton on loan from Arsenal. There, she should get the minutes needed to take the next step forward in her promising young career. Iman Beney is also hoping to catch the eye in England, having signed for Manchester City before the Euros. The 19-year-old is incredibly versatile, and her energy and positivity could be a real asset to the team in many positions. Emilia Szymczak, who was a rock at the back for Poland as the women’s national team made its major tournament debut, is set for a spell in the WSL too, having joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona on deadline day.
And then there is Veerle Buurman, whose promise as a young defender slipped under the radar at the Euros as the Netherlands underperformed and crashed out in the group stages. Don’t let that distract from how good the 19-year-old is, though. Signed last summer by Chelsea, who have won each of the last six WSL titles, the former PSV star is now ready to fight for serious minutes in one of the best teams in the entire women’s game.