Meet Ethan Nwaneri, 15-year-old Nigeria eligible player who is in Arsenal squad to face Brentford

Ethan Nwaneri impressed Mikel Arteta midweek as he starred for the Arsenal U-21s and is already within the workforce to face Brentford on Sunday

The 15-year-old attacking midfielder was r promoted to the Arsenal first workforce this week after impressing with the U-18s and U-21s.

The teenager began the season with the U-18s however was upgraded to the U-21s and could also be making his Premier League debut quickly.

Arteta is believed to be an amazing admirer of the teenager who was requested to not be a part of the U-21s for this week’s sport.

Nwaneri has scored 4 instances and assisted 4 for the U-21s and U-18s this season.

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“He has nice toes” – coach praises

In a pleasant sport towards Slough for the U-18s, Nwaneri was hailed as a participant Arsenal can hope for by the Slough coach.

“I perceive their quantity 10 has bought nice toes, he’s solely an actual teenager,” stated Baker. “I feel he’s an actual excessive hope for them at Arsenal. He’s bought completely unbelievable potential,” he added.

Nwaneri at the moment represents the England U-16s and has additionally made one cap with the U-17s however is eligible for Nigeria via his mother and father.

He made headlines final yr when he scored on his debut for the U-18s as a 14-year-old.

Ought to Nwaneri make his debut towards Brentford, he’ll turn into the youngest Arsenal participant and youngest participant within the Premier League to make his debut.