Every football fan has dreamed of playing for their club.
Most Newcastle United fans dream of scoring at the Gallowgate or scoring at Wembley to win the FA Cup, however, very few actually get to live those dreams.
And in recent years, to the naked eye, it can appear that Newcastle have stalled in their production of ‘homegrown’ first-team players.
But, is this true? Does the data provided below agree with that perception?
Research, conducted by OLBG.com, has calculated the number of ‘homegrown’ players in each Premier League first-team squad - and it makes for fascinating reading.
Note: A ‘homegrown’ player is any player that has trained with the club for at least three years before their 21st birthday.
Here, we have listed the clubs from worst to best in their production of ‘homegrown’ talents:
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9. West Ham United - 3
Traditionally, West Ham have been front and centre of player development, often providing great numbers of players for the national side. However, research suggests that maybe this has plateaued recently with just three homegrown players making their first-team squad. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) Photo: Henry Browne
10. Leeds United - 4
It took Leeds far too long to regain their place back in the Premier League. However, under Marcelo Bielsa, they are slowly becoming a force to be reckoned with once again - maybe their current crop of homegrown stars can help take them to the next level? (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) Photo: Tony Marshall
11. Brighton and Hove Albion - 5
Although results may not have reflected it, Graham Potter’s men are renowned for playing a great style of football - an identity which is beginning to trickle down at all levels of the football club. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Photo: Eddie Keogh
12. Tottenham Hotspur - 5
When your star player and one of Europe’s most fearsome strikers is a homegrown talent, it’s hard to argue that Spurs aren’t doing something right in their approach to promoting homegrown players into their first-team. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill