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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Is 15-year-old IPL wonderkid ready to play for India?

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick, 19, will hope to be a big part of the Brazilian squad next summer.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 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

Elano was working as Santos assistant coach in early 2017 when he heard how much Liverpool were willing to pay for the club's new wonderkid Rodrygo.

From BBC • May 26, 2022

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