Who is Tyler Dibling? Profile of rising Southampton and England star targeted by Manchester United
Let’s take a closer look at Tyler Dibling, currently the talk of the town in the Premier League.
There is a new wonderkid in the Premier League - Southampton starboy Tyler Dibling has caught the eye of several onlookers after bursting onto the scene this season.
Not only does he possess excellent ability with the ball at his feet, he is also very quick. That’s not all - Dibling’s movement off the ball is well beyond his years, showing a level of intelligence on the pitch rarely seen by players of his age. His multifaceted attacking game has led certain pundits to draw comparisons with a young Marcus Rashford.
According to FBref, Dibling has made 15 shot creating actions in the Premier League this season, displaying his creativity. For an 18 year old, he is very well rounded. So far this season, Dibling has made seven appearances in all competitions for Southampton, scoring a single goal and notching up two assists along the way.
It is no surprise that the youngster is the subject of interest from several massive clubs in the Premier League - among those linked including West Ham United, Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Southampton’s academy has been known for producing some fantastic talents over the years. Contemporary stars such as James Ward-Prowse, Luke Shaw and Ben White all came through their youth ranks - in the past, they have also produced stars like Theo Walcott, Wayne Bridge and Alan Shearer.
Nevertheless, Southampton was the not the only club he trained with during his formative years. He also spent time in the youth systems of Exeter City and Chelsea before he finally made his debut for the Saints.