wonderkid

British

/ ˈwʌndəˌkɪd /

noun

informal a young person whose excellence in his or her discipline is appropriate to someone older and more experienced

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Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

After winning his first cap last weekend, 17-year-old Czech midfielder Hugo Sochurek will celebrate his 18th birthday this Sunday, while German wonderkid Lennart Karl is set to impress after his breakout season at Bayern Munich.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Estevao was billed as Chelsea's new wonderkid when a deal was agreed in May 2024.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

Chelsea fans will get their first chance to watch their new wonderkid at the Fifa Club World Cup... but he will not be playing for their team.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025

The one-time wonderkid left to train alone in a concrete wilderness of city towerblock staircases.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025

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