wonderkid

/ ˈwʌndəˌkɪd /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Ranger was a 17-year-old "wonderkid" when Kevin Keegan named him on the bench for a match against Arsenal in 2008.

From BBC

The latest Norwegian wonderkid, winger Nusa joined Leipzig from Club Bruges this summer - despite being a target for Chelsea, Tottenham and Brentford.

From BBC

Touted as the next Diego Maradona, the wonderkid had his legs insured for £1m, filmed McDonald's adverts, appeared on television shows and in magazines, did promotions for Coca-Cola and signed sponsorship deals with fashion and sports brands Paul Smith and Mizuno.

From BBC

In real life he also joined Real as a teenager, aged 18 in 2010, and he was another wonderkid, who I thought was the next best thing.

From BBC

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