Meet the Premier League’s youngest-ever player
Mikel Arteta’s side is back on top of the table after beating their London rivals 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, Martyn Simpson writes for O London World.
Another fine performance and three points for Arsenal this season was capped off by the latest product of their youth academy and breaking the Premier League record for youngest ever player.
Ethan Nwaneri, only 15 years old, smashed the record previously held by Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott.
The Reds’ midfielder was 16 years and 30 days old when he made his Premier League debut against Fulham in 2019 when he broke the record held by another Gunners’ youth academy graduate – Jack Wilshire.
Here is everything you need to know about Ethan Nwaneri, including his exact age and career.
Who is Ethan Nwaneri? Premier League’s youngest ever player
Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal replaces teammate Fabio Viera during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium.
He was born on March 21, 2007, and plays as an attacking midfielder.
Nwaneri first joined the Arsenal youth academy in 2016 at nine and has been with the club ever since.
He has taken squad number 83 in his first season as part of the first-team squad.
At the international level, Nwaneri has represented England at the Under 16 and Under 17 levels.
