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What is a homegrown player?
A homegrown player is someone, regardless of nationality, who has been registered with an English or Welsh club for at least three seasons before their 21st birthday. This rule encourages clubs to develop young talent, ensuring a pathway for players like Koumas, who started at Liverpool's academy.
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