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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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

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

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Will Chelsea wonderkid Estevao hit heights of Yamal?

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Chelsea's comprehensive 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday was the eighth on this list and underlined by a second-half goal from Brazilian wonderkid Estevao.

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025

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

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

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