15-Year-Old Leicester Player Makes Premier League Debut in a Shirt Without Betting Logo

Why Jeremy Monga Wore a “Blank” Shirt on the Pitch

During Leicester’s match against Newcastle (0:3), viewers were not only surprised by the debutant’s young age but also by his unusual kit — missing the main sponsor’s logo.

15-year-old Jeremy Monga became the second-youngest player in Premier League history, but was forced to take the field in a shirt without the BC.Game logo — the club’s main sponsor.

The reason is the UK Gambling Act of 2005, which states that players under 18 are not allowed to wear kits featuring betting company logos. In 2020, the law underwent further review, making its enforcement even stricter.

Who Is Jeremy Monga

• Age at debut: 15 years and 271 days
• Club: Leicester City
• National Team: England U-16
• Opponent in the match: Newcastle United
• Match result: 0:3 in favor of Newcastle

Monga falls just short of the Premier League’s youngest-ever player record, held by Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal, who made his debut 90 days earlier.

Leicester’s Decline and Current Standings

• 8th consecutive defeat
• No goals in all eight matches
• 19th place in the table
• 15 points behind safety zone

Despite the defeat and the difficult league position, the club is betting on youth and giving chances to promising players.

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