With their victory over Brentford, Arsenal Football Club etched their name into Premier League annals.
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Arsenal FC tackled Ethan Nwaneri in the second half of their game against the Bees at the Community Stadium. Arsenal played the league’s youngest player ever thanks to this feat.
Nwaneri outperformed Harvey Elliot of Liverpool, who made his Premier League debut at the age of 16 years, 300 days, by accomplishing this record at the age of 15 years and 181 days.
15 – Aged 15 years and 181 days, Ethan Nwaneri (born 2007) is the first player under the age of 16 ever to play in the Premier League. He surpasses Harvey Elliott (16y 30d) as the competition’s youngest ever player. Fresh.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 18, 2022
