Tegan Finn is an 18-year-old left-footed attacking midfielder and a product of the Plymouth Argyle academy, who has gone on to make several first team appearances for the “Argyle” this season, after making his senior debut in the 24/25 Championship season.

Finn has played both as an attacking midfielder and wide attacker from the right in a 4-2-3-1 and narrow 3-4-2-1 for Plymouth Argyle this season, but has shown far more comfort and confidence in a narrower position and often shows threat from the right half space. What sets Finn apart is how quickly he can see and adjust to create pass lanes from narrow positions and his understanding of rotations, often making two or three changes in seconds in the shadow of the midfielder ahead. If unable to receive the pass, he is equally capable of then making runs in behind both to attack the box and take advantage of space in the channel behind the opposition left back when they jump to press. Finn’s threat comes from close control, multiple rapid touches, use of his small gate and low centre of gravity to shift effortlessly of both feet in 1v1 situations, cutting inside where the speed of his touch is very difficult to defend against and often results in being fouled, using technical craft over sheer explosive qualities to be very effective in smaller space, but still has that initial burst of acceleration and variation to go wide and take advantage of bigger spaces.

In possession, Finn is equally very quick to spot runners ahead. The weight of his first touch often sets him up to play quickly into the run, supplying well-weighted through balls and clips both in behind and into channels. Despite his lack of experience, he shows strong timing, is composed, links well off single touches, and awaits pressure before releasing to maximise the space he can then move into. Although a lack of concentration/excitement can result in the initial pass being played slightly behind the intended line, which occasionally creates transition chances for the opposition, but his progressive style already shows potential of being worth the risk. Finn consistently looks to play quickly, combine and link off minimal touches, and thrives with runners ahead of him and an overlap option from the right-back/right wingback. He can play low driven crosses off both feet, shows balanced technique and little back lift on guided inswung crosses and set piece deliveries, and relies on technique to generate power, which can become more under physical pressure. Finn continues this strengrth with placed techniques, showing more threat when cutting inside onto stronger left foot and placing finishes, with more driven efforts after his shift being more rushed, inconsistent and far from accurate. The speed he gets shots/passes off after initial shift shows a lot of potential that could see him being more of a threat once used to the speed and physical contact that comes with first team football.

Out of possession, Finn has a scrappy and aggressive style, quickly pressing the ball using his initial acceleration in an attempt to win the ball back quickly, but currently lacks the physical conditioning, coordination, and decision-making to be as effective, and is often late to the tackle, showing his continued need to adapt to football at this level. Similarly, he will have to continue to work on his stamina, mostly playing off the bench or in shorter starting appearances. He has the work ethic and reaction to defend with his recovery and tracking, as well as his strength trying to make the most of his smaller frame to go with the stiff arm technique he consistently attempts to use. I do not see him becoming a physically dominant attacker. How far he can push himself may dictate how high a standard he can play at.

Finn will potentially move to play mostly in central attacking areas. He may be adapting to the speed, intensity and physical demands of first team level, but he already shows ability to play in tight areas, is a 1v1 threat and progressive passer, makes multiple runs to receive to feet and is capable of spinning in behind into channels and in attacking the box, showing an already well-rounded attacking midfielder that can influence the game in multiple ways. I could see Finn developing into a player who can play for a European-chasing Premier League side. While for now he is still a ways off being able to compete to that level, I would not be surprised to see multiple Premier League teams with a strong history of player development and pathways into first team football looking to sign him early, with the possibility of him going on loan for vital first team experience.