be a [athlete etc.] in the making



be a [athlete/star/writer etc.] in the making

if someone is an athlete, star, writer etc. in the making, they are likely to develop into that thing This young swimmer is an athlete in the making.
See also: making

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Seleucus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Seo-Yeonsu-yunKorean
GiorgioJOR-joItalian
Kiana (1)-Hawaiian
Ferdinandafer-dee-NAHN-dah (German)Italian, German
Staffan-Swedish