15-year-old Nigeria-eligible player Nwaneri becomes youngest debutant in Premier League history

Ethan Nwaneri on Sunday grew to become the youngest debutant in Premier League historical past when he made his Arsenal debut

Nwaneri made his debut at 15 years and 181 days in opposition to Brentford and is the primary 15-year-old to play within the Premier League.

He broke a 58-year-old document within the course of and likewise broke Cesc Fabregas’ document because the youngest Arsenal debutant ever.

Nwaneri has performed on the U-18 and U-21 ranges for Arsenal and has been touted as one of many greatest gamers popping out of the Hale Finish Academy.

He solely joined the Arsenal first staff 4 days in the past after impressing with the U-21s and U-18s.

First PL matchday squad at simply 15 years of age.

Congratulations, Ethan Nwaneri ?#BREARS pic.twitter.com/sIRaSGdSvw

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 18, 2022

He had scored 4 and assisted 4 this season for the youth groups and is rated as one of many brightest gamers from the academy.

Nwaneri has represented England on the U-16 stage and has been capped as soon as on the U-17 additionally. He’s additionally eligible for Nigeria via his mother and father.

The 2007-born participant is the primary from his yr of start to make a primary staff look or squad place at any Premier League staff and won’t neglect today for a very long time.