Ethan Nwaneri: Youngest Ever Premier League Player

Who is Ethan Nwaneri?

Ethan Nwaneri is a 15-year-old English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal.

Nwaneri's Record-Breaking Debut

On September 18, 2022, Nwaneri made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Brentford at the age of 15 years and 181 days. This made him the youngest player to ever play in the competition.

The previous record was held by Harvey Elliott, who was 16 years and 30 days old when he made his debut for Fulham in 2019.

Nwaneri's Early Career

Nwaneri joined Arsenal's academy at the age of 9. He has progressed through the ranks quickly, and made his debut for the Arsenal U18 team in the 2021-22 season.

Nwaneri has also represented England at youth level. He was part of the England U17 team that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2022.

Nwaneri's Future Prospects

Nwaneri is considered to be one of the most promising young players in England. He has already shown great potential, and will be looking to continue his development at Arsenal.

Nwaneri has been compared to Cesc Fabregas, who also made his Arsenal debut at a young age. If Nwaneri can fulfill his potential, he could become one of the best midfielders in the world.