Key strength: Clinical Finishing
Poacher
At just 20 years old, Zach Marsh is quietly carving out a reputation as one of Crystal Palace's brightest young talents. While the senior Eagles struggle in 14th place in the Premier League amid inconsistent recent form, the young English centre-forward is lighting up the club's youth ranks with a clinical eye for goal. His strike rate of 6 goals in 8 appearances across EFL Trophy and Premier League 2 competition tells a compelling story—averaging a goal every 114 minutes, Marsh epitomizes the poacher's instinct. His 70-rated attributes suggest the raw material is there, with pace, shooting, and physicality all balanced at developing levels. As Crystal Palace look to rebuild their attack, Marsh's form in the youth system offers a glimmer of hope. The step up to senior football at Selhurst Park awaits, and if he maintains this conversion rate, Oliver Glasner may have little choice but to integrate this homegrown scoring machine into Palace's plans sooner rather than later.