The 18-Year-Old EFL Star You NEED to Know About ASAP

The 18-Year-Old EFL Star You NEED to Know About ASAP

The EFL is a farming ground for young talent, with big clubs often sending their most promising talents to the lower leagues in the hope they can gain some minutes and experience. Over the years, we have seen some incredible talents begin their careers in the EFL, and go on to achieve trophies, accolades and superstardom as the years go on.

Early signs suggest that we could see something similar in the case of 2006-born Micah Mbick. The striker, on loan away from Charlton Athletic, has had a stellar start to the 2025/26 season with League Two side Colchester United, netting 4 goals in 7 appearances across all competitions. His most recent game against Grimsby Town saw him score twice and almost single-handedly secure a victory for the U's.

💫 @ColU_Official and @CAFCofficial have a serious player on their hands! 👏

A standout performance from 18 year-old Micah Mbick yesterday 🔥#EFL | #SkyBetLeagueTwo pic.twitter.com/gjrmi9OVHq

— Sky Bet League Two (@SkyBetLeagueTwo) October 12, 2025

At just 18 years old, Mbick is setting the EFL scene on fire, a young talent making waves and capturing attention nationwide. Today, we're diving deep into his journey, from his early rise to his rapid progression, and what the future might hold for this rising star.

Made in Charlton

Micah Mbick came through the ranks at Charlton Athletic. Born and bred in the London Borough of Newham, he signed for Charlton at the age of 10 in 2016.

The Addicks are no strangers when it comes to producing top-quality youth talent, with the club being a pipeline for top English clubs. Some of their most notable graduates include Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez, Scott Parker, and Jermaine Defoe. Therefore, evidence suggests that Mbick is no flash in the pan.

Notable products of Charlton Athletic's academy:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Lee Bowyer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bradley Dack
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jermain Defoe
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Karlan Grant
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Joe Gomez
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Carl Jenkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Paul Konchesky
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ezri Konsa
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ademola Lookman
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Scott Parker
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jonjo Shelvey
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Michael Turner

South London's finest. pic.twitter.com/l7pfO0d32V

— SCOUTED (@scoutedftbl) August 1, 2019

After breaking through the academy, Micah Mbick made his debut for Charlton in November 2023 in an FA Cup fixture. At just 17 years old, Mbick came on as a substitute and scored his first senior goal within 3 minutes of being on the field. A few days later, he made his league debut for Charlton.

FA Cup 1st round goals:

Mbappe - 0
Messi - 0
Haaland - 0
Saka - 0
Micah Mbick - 1

Sparrows Lab has done it again! pic.twitter.com/qgKp1k5WHT

— woz (@10woz_) November 15, 2023

Mbick's breakthrough came in late 2023 when he penned his first professional deal with Charlton Athletic, a milestone moment for the forward. Though he only made a handful of appearances for the club in the 2024/25 campaign, he provided enough flashes of his raw talent to get fans excited for the future.

Now, with Charlton back in the Championship and leaning on seasoned strikers to lead the line, the club has sent Mbick on loan to League Two outlet Colchester United for the 2025/26 season - a golden chance for him to sharpen his game and make his mark.

Making His Mark

Colchester have established themselves as a stable presence in League Two, aiming to consolidate their position in the fourth tier for the tenth season running. The team blends youthful energy with seasoned experience, combining the composure of EFL veterans with the creativity of emerging talents eager to make their mark.

Mbick made his debut for the side against Crewe Alexandra. providing a steady 13-minute cameo. The following game, he was on the bench for the U's in a 1-0 loss to Accrington Stanley, making a 28-minute substitute appearance. It wasn't until the end of September when Mbick was handed his first start.

With Colchester looking to earn their first points of the campaign, they faced recently relegated Bristol Rovers. Mbick started the game and made his mark, scoring his first goal for the club and earning them a point on the road. This would cement his place in the starting line-up for Colchester going forward.

🌟 Micah Mbick (18) with a big milestone!

The Charlton Athletic striker, on loan at Colchester United, scored his first professional goal at the weekend 👏⚽

His strike earned a 1–1 draw vs Bristol Rovers 🔥@Colchesterviews
⁰#ColU #CAFC #MicahMibick #LeagueTwo pic.twitter.com/mux55VkdwG

— CSN Football Videos (@csnfootballvids) September 21, 2025

The next 2 games appeared tough for Colchester, but with Mbick leading the line, things appeared more promising. Despite a 4-2 loss to Fleetwood Town, Mbick starred in a 6-2 win against Chesterfield, providing 1 assist. The most notable thing about Micah Mbick is his ability to play in between the lines. Standing at 6'1", this doesn't seem to falter the player at all, as he is easily capable of dropping deeper to help provide space out wide, as well as break the line with blistering pace.

Colchester's next test came in the EFL Trophy against the in-form Gillingham. The team gained another impressive victory, with a little help from the starboy in question. Mbick scored the equaliser late on, which sparked a dramatic comeback that saw the U's secure the win in stoppage time. Building on that strong performance, Mbick went on to bag two goals in the following fixture against Grimsby Town.

Now that we're all caught up, let's look at his statistics, and why his name is ringing alarm bells.

Mbick in Motion

Since being fully integrated into the side, Mbick has notched up 5 goal involvements for Colchester United, scoring 4 and providing 1 assist. He has 3 goals in League Two, and isn't looking like he's slowing down any time soon. Currently, Mbick is averaging 1 goal involvement per 93.5 minutes. You do the maths; that's essentially an impact every game.

Somewhat of an anomaly in terms of physicality, the player boasts a lanky frame owing to his 6'1" height, but this favours him when it comes to dealing with the brutish, no-nonsense defenders in League Two. He is no stranger when it comes to getting stuck in, making 7 tackles at the top end of the pitch this season.

A lovely lob from Micah Mbick! 🤌 @ColU_Official #EFL | #SkyBetLeagueTwo pic.twitter.com/jRdR3SK35S

— Sky Bet League Two (@SkyBetLeagueTwo) October 11, 2025

A fox in the box, Mbick has made 37 touches in the opposition box this campaign, and won 3 fouls. Furthermore, he is not averse to taking players on, completing 9 successful dribbles thus far at a 60% success rate.

**What's Next for Mbick? **

Hear from Micah Mbick after taking his tally to four goals in four starts for the U’s.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel below.#ColU | #WeAreUnited

— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) October 12, 2025

With his goalscoring prowess captivating the JobServe Community Stadium in recent weeks, fans will be keen to keep the player for the whole campaign. Charlton are currently 14th in the Championship, with their top scorer only notching up 2 goals.

As the winter months fast approach, it would be no surprise if Micah Mbick was a hot topic discussed in the Charlton boardroom, and perhaps a recall may best reflect his and the club's ambitions.

It is still early days, however, and Mbick is only 18. With the world at his feet, there's no telling where he could end up if his form continues. The player is uncapped for England at any level, but this could all change - he is one to watch for sure.

Micah Mbick, remember the name.