Leicester City has been a hub for great, young talent over the years.
Ben Chilwell, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes to name a few are all players who have come through the prestigious Leicester academy.
The Seagrave training ground is one of the Foxes’ crown jewels and Ruud van Nistelrooy even compared the facilities to Real Madrid’s.
There’s now a new generation of talent coming through and none are as exciting as Jeremy Monga.
Van Nistelrooy revealed Monga would be on the bench against Manchester United for Leicester’s FA Cup game on 7 February 2025 and has been catching the eye of some huge clubs of late.
But who is Jeremy Monga? Leicester City News has everything you need to know.
Who is Jeremy Monga?
Jeremy Monga is an academy player who plays for Leicester City.
He is one of the club’s most exciting talents and has been fast-tracked into the Under-23s side, where he has been a regular.
Monga has also trained with Leicester’s senior squad and is tipped to break into the first-team sooner rather than later.
How old is Jeremy Monga?
Jeremy Monga was born on 10 July 2009 and has been a part of the Under-23s squad since he turned 15.
Jeremy Monga height
Monga stands at approximately 1.60m or five feet and two inches. Although this is small, Monga is still only 15 and will have time to grow, meaning he is likely to grow taller.
What position does Jeremy Monga play?
Monga traditionally plays on the left wing but is capable of operating on the right and can also play down the middle as a number 10.
Jeremy Monga style of play
The young winger excels in dribbling ability, explosive speed, and has an eye for goal, contributing regularly with goals and assists.
He is very ambitious and likes to take on opponents whilst also playing with a sense of maturity beyond his years.
Jeremy Monga transfers
Due to his age and skill, it’s no surprise that some of the biggest clubs around the world are keeping tabs on Monga.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all names that have been mentioned and Leicester are going to face a battle to keep him in the long-term.
What has Ruud van Nistelrooy said about Jeremy Monga?
Van Nistelrooy appears to be a huge fan of Monga and has introduced him into the first team squad, as well as hinting he will part of the pre-season plans next season.
He said: “Jake Evans and Jeremy Monga are very closely monitored by us in their performances in the Under-21s. Fifteen and 16-year-olds who are performing in PL2 on a regular basis and doing well there.
“They are on a weekly basis part of first-team training and will continue to do so over the coming months. They will be part of next year’s set-up in terms of how we plan a pre-season.
“They are vital parts already, even though they’re 15 and 16. It’s hard to imagine at their age they are part of team training on a regular basis and in the plans of this football club.”