For the record:
In the
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, each club must submit a squad list of up to 25 players, with at least eight of those being "homegrown". A homegrown player is defined as someone who has been registered with any club affiliated to the
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or the
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for at least three years before their 21st birthday. Players under the age of 21 on January 1st of the season in question are not included in the 25-man squad and can be used to supplement the squad size.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- 25-Man Squad Limit: Clubs can register a maximum of 25 players in their Premier League squad.
- Homegrown Requirement: At least eight of those 25 players must be homegrown.
- Homegrown Definition: A homegrown player is someone who has been registered with an FA-affiliated club for at least three years before their 21st birthday, .
- Under-21 Players: Players under 21 years old (born on or after January 1, 2004, for the 2025/26 season) are not included in the 25-man squad and can play for the club in addition to the 25 players.