Young players are still growing, and their physical attributes—such as speed, strength, and endurance—can change dramatically during their teenage years.
A child who seems suited for defense at age 12 might develop the speed and agility to become a winger by 16.
This is because early training focuses on developing a broad set of technical and tactical skills rather than specializing too soon.
As players get older, their unique abilities—such as vision, passing accuracy, or tackling—begin to emerge, suggesting more suitable positions. Some players only discover their true potential or best position later in their youth careers, or even after turning professional.
