Everything you need to know about Arsenal record-breaker Ethan Nwaneri

England youth international

Nwaneri has been at Arsenal since he was nine and he’s developed into one of the most promising teenagers currently on the Gunners’ books.

The 15-year-old, who is an attacking midfielder and has been described by Tardios as the “new Wayner Rooney”, has represented England Under-16s and 17s in the past year.

He’s used to playing a year or two up and after he made Premier League history on Sunday, Nwaneri got on a flight to Poland to compete in a tournament with the England Under-17s. The Arsenal starlet has scored a goal each for the 16s and 17s.

He only just made his debut for Arsenal’s Under-21s

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Nwaneri’s rise to Premier League record-breaker was swift. It wasn’t too long ago when the attacking midfielder was training with 14-year-olds twice a week.

At the end of the 2020/21 campaign, Nwaneri made his debut for Arsenal’s Under-18s against Reading just a month after he turned 14 and he scored a goal that was well worthy of some Ian Bishop “REMEMBER THE NAME” commentary. Nwaneri received possession in an inside right position, cut onto his left foot and curled a wonderful effort into the top corner.

He notched four goal contributions in five appearances for the Under-18s last season, and his impressive form was rewarded with a step-up to the Under-21s at the start of 2022/23. Nwaneri made his debut against Blackburn earlier this month, playing an hour in a 4-1 victory.

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