One Direction star Niall Horan has topped a list of Ireland's most influential teenagers.

However, the accolade comes despite the 'Best Song Ever' heartthrob being aged 20.

The title was given to the Mullingar man by IrishCentral, who noted the singer's global impact and his ability to fly the flag for his home country.

They wrote: "Horan is the only One Direction member who was born outside England and he is the second youngest member of the band. He claims to be inspired by classic swing music and by the vocalist Michael Bublé.

"Horan is one of Ireland’s hottest young stars to emerge in recent years to emerge from the Irish music scene and also one of the country's richest stars with an estimated $8 million dollar net worth. The Mullingar native has a legion of loyal fans and is a firm favourite as a teenage heartthrob."

One Direction meanwhile recently released the video for their next single 'Midnight Memories' - check it out below.

The tune will be unleashed in the UK on March 9.