Arsenal Legend compares Nigeria-eligibe Arsenal star to Giggs

The teenager wrote his identify within the Premier League’s historical past books, and that very properly be the start of his legend

Arsenal Legend David Seaman has tipped Nigeria-eligible midfielder Ethan Nwaneri to be as profitable as Manchester United Legend Ryan Giggs if he’s dealt with properly.

Aged 15 years 181 days, Nwaneri turned the youngest participant in English Premier League historical past when he got here on as a late substitute in Arsenal’s 3-0 bashing of Brentford.

In truth, as he walked onto the pitch, to interrupt the report, the Arsenal followers sang, “He’s bought college within the morning, college within the morning!”

Nwaneri’s record-breaking second for Arsenal was not a shock. The teenager has been on an upward trajectory in latest months.

He has risen steadily, from enjoying for the Beneath-18s to the Beneath-21s and the senior staff. The England-born attacking midfielder has loads of tempo and could be very sensible on the ball.

Nonetheless, there’s at all times room for enchancment particularly when his age is taken under consideration.

Arsenal’s longest-serving goalkeeper Seaman believes Nwaneri is a gem and he simply must be polished so he can glow brightly.

“He(Nwaneri) is at that age. He seems to be like a very skilled professional. Then you definately learn the way previous he’s…..15. He’s that good, however nonetheless needs to be dealt with proper,” Seaman said as per Goal.com.

“Similar to Ryan Giggs, he was dealt with completely by Fergie(Alex Ferguson), and look how good he turned out to be.”

Nwaneri nonetheless has time to develop underneath coach Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. He would look to construct on his record-breaking Premier League debut to make sure that the ovation he bought on the Brentford Neighborhood Stadium wouldn’t be his final.

The teenager is born to Nigerian dad and mom. As such, he can play for the Tremendous Eagles. Nonetheless, he at present performs for the English youth groups.