Arsenal prodigy Ethan Nwaneri has made history by breaking a Premier League record previously held by his teammate Bukayo Saka, during the Gunners’ commanding 2-0 victory over Leicester City.
In what has been a standout breakthrough season, Nwaneri has quickly become a key figure under manager Mikel Arteta, making an impressive 24 appearances in his first full season at the club. Arteta has shown immense trust in the 17-year-old midfielder, giving him significant responsibilities on the pitch, and Nwaneri has delivered performances that highlight his potential and importance to Arsenal’s aspirations.
During the recent match against Leicester, Nwaneri achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest player in Premier League history to complete five or more successful dribbles and provide an assist in a single match, doing so at just 17 years and 331 days old, according to OptaJoe’s analytics. This feat broke the record previously held by Saka, who had set the benchmark at 18 years and 164 days during a match against Newcastle in 2020.
In addition to this, Nwaneri made headlines just last month by becoming the second-youngest Englishman ever to score in the UEFA Champions League, netting a crucial winner against Girona on the final matchday of the group stage.
Nwaneri’s rising prominence also saw him become the second-youngest player in Arsenal’s history to score in the Premier League, trailing only the legendary Cesc Fabregas.
As Arsenal sit seven points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool in the tight title race, Nwaneri’s emerging talent and versatility will play a vital role as the Gunners aim for glory across all competitions this season.
