The first Academy player I bought was on level 8. He was 21T, 52 quality (4 stars), with an astounding value of 15.2 mil. 6 season later (now level 13), he is still my starting right back, in his 3rd year as team captain, and has played over 220 matches for us. He is now a 79 quality worth 33 million. I intend on having him play 300 matches for my club, before becoming the first player whose number I retire. Long story short, buying that academy player was one of the best top11 decisions I've ever made!