I did a skill gain comparison for my 5 x 18 yo players

All 5 started in the team this season...or they wouldnt be 18... right!

4 were bought and 1 was from Academy
All 5 were at 70-74% Health and underwent Cardio training

Position Quality Matches played Skill Gain

GK 35 11 +6
ST 32 7 +6
ML 37 4 +14
DMC 33 7 +29
DL/DML 34 24 +46......Academy player

I am right in saying that academy players gain skill quickly, because they have been with the club for years and
Is it right that GK and ST 18 year olds are hard to train, as they are 'too young' to learn quickly in that position.

BTW my reserve GK has Quality 31 and 3 years experience and gains +55 for a cardio session....he is rapidly catching the 18 year old