Arsenal lost one of their main players with Saka’s injury, but saw a rising star emerge: young Ethan Nwaneri, just 17 years old.
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The player started against Brentford, on January 1st, having a good performance, and scored a goal against Brighton, on January 4th.
Who is Ethan Nwaneri?
Ethan Nwaneri was born on March 21, 2007, making him just 17 years old. Born in North London, the boy joined Arsenal’s youth teams at just 8 years old. At just 14, the young man was already competing in the under-18 category.
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Nwaneri made his Premier League debut against Brentford in September 2022, becoming the youngest player in the history of Arsenal and English football to play in the top flight.
The athlete has had more opportunities in the professional team in the 2024/25 season, especially with Bukayo Saka’s current injury. On September 25, 2024, he scored his first professional goals with an Arsenal shirt, finding the net twice against Bolton Wanderers, in the English League Cup.
He scored again on October 30th, again in the English League Cup, scoring one of the Gunners’ goals against Preston North End. On November 23rd, he scored again, this time in the Premier League, against Nottingham Forest. The goal against Brighton, this Saturday (04/01), was the fifth in his professional career at Arsenal.
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What are Ethan Nwaneri’s numbers?
- 20 games
- 5 goals
- 0 assistance
What is Ethan Nwaneri’s playing style?
Ethan Nwaneri can play in any position from midfield to forward, acting either centrally, as a “10 shirt” in the organization, or as a more offensive winger. The player has great dribbling ability and also contributes defensively.
Arsenal’s latest games: results
- 01/01 – Brentford 1 x 3 Arsenal – Premier League
- 27/12 – Arsenal 1 x 0 Ipswich – Premier League
- 21/12 – Crystal Palace 1 x 5 Arsenal – Premier League
- 12/18 – Arsenal 3 x 2 Crystal Palace – English League Cup
- 14/12 – Arsenal 0 x 0 Everton – Premier League
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Arsenal’s next games
- 04/01 – 14h30 – Brighton x Arsenal – Premier League
- 07/01 – 17h – Arsenal x Newcastle – Copa and Premier League
- 12/01 – 12pm – Arsenal x Manchester United – FA Cup
- 15/01 – 17h – Arsenal x Tottenham – Premier League
- 18/01 – 14h30 – Arsenal x Aston Villa – Premier League
What is Arsenal’s rating?
Check below how Arsenal are doing in each competition.
- Premier League: 2nd place
- Champions League: 3rd place in the league stage
- English League Cup: qualified for the semi-final (against Newcastle)
- FA Cup: in the third phase (against Manchester United)
