Football has long been a sport of champions, drawing fans from all over the globe. Whether you make sports bets online or not, you must be a fan to be reading this article. Let’s take a quick history lesson in the true nature of fandom. But not the boring kind. We’ll dive into the English Football League (EFL) Championship club, Millwall FC. These guys are called Lions for a reason. We’ll take you through some exhilarating moments witnessed in this club.
Our focus is on the youngest players who have passed through the system and made it to stardom. Let’s explore the likes of Samuel Edozie and Billy Mitchell, who have gone on to do amazing things in the world of football. We’ll even offer a snippet into the prospects to watch out for who are crushing it in the club. Take your focus away from Teddy Sheringham and Tim Cahill for a minute. Here’s the next generation to witness.
Eberechi Eze
We are starting strong with Eberechi Eze, a Nigerian English midfielder who spent two years with the Lions. His market value is €55 million, making him the most valuable player on our list. Eze began his career at Arsenal, then progressed to Fulham and Reading, before making his way to Millwall at age 16. His two-year scholarship lasted between 2014 and 2016. He didn’t get a professional contract after this stint, but in 2020, he was scooped up by Crystal Palace for an initial £16 million. He has made 112 Premier League with 26 goals and 38 wins.
Samuel Edozie
Another Nigerian player from South London worthy of mention is Edozie. The left-winger has a market value of €8 million and plays for the Saints. His career began in Millwall’s youth system, but he was sold to Manchester City for €600,000 in 2019. After a successful pre-season, he made his Citizens debut in 2021. South Hampton snatched him up in 2022 for a five-year contract. The 21-year-old has made 49 league appearances with six goals.
Billy Mitchell
Unlike the others, this 23-year-old academy graduate still plays for the Lions. The defensive midfielder and his family are Millwall fans, down to his maternal great-grandfather. He made his first team debut in 2019. He has made over 130 league for Millwall and is worth about €3.3 million. Mitchell is fully involved in Millwall’s Community Trust, holding the 2021/2022 PFA Championship Players in the Community award. His market value has risen as high as €4.5 million, further showing his value in the game.
Danny McNamara
The Lion’s right-back, McNamara, has been in the game since he joined the academy at 14. Since then, he has gained lots of experience through years spent on loan spells. The first three were at Welling United, Dover Athletic, and Havant & Waterlooville for the 2018/2019 season. Between 2019 and 2020, he spent season-long loans at Newport County and St Johnstone. He finally debuted at Millwall in 2021 and has since been first-choice right-back. McNamara has a market value of €2 million, with the highest value in his career being €3.5 million.
Romain Esse
Taking a shift from the more established players, here’s Esse, a prospect to watch out for. This 19-year-old winger is worth €900,000 and is a Millwall youth product. He joined the club in 2014 and made his debut in 2022 as a late substitute in the EFL Championship. The team won the match 2-0 against Watford, helping him secure a professional contract. With his contract signed, he was promoted to senior the following year, scoring his first goal (1-0) over Middlesbrough. He still plays for the Lions, which is a good example of Gary Rowett’s leadership.
Zak Lovelace
We can’t forget Lovelace, a forward who joined Millwall from Glebe in 2019. In two years, he made 19 appearances throughout the youth teams, scoring 21 goals. He made his debut in 2021 as a late substitute in the 1-0 win over Coventry City. He was only 15 at the time, making him one of the team’s youngest professional players. Lovelace currently plays for the Rangers and has five league appearances. He is worth €500k and has a promising football career ahead of him.
From Den to Stardom
There’s no denying the excellence of Millwall F.C. From their coaches to their managers; they have a knack for building strong players and helping them achieve their dreams. Being one of the Lions would be a dream for any aspiring football kid. They deliver Championship players with the highest market value and the most appearances. It’s the place to be for your football career. Are you excited? We sure are!
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