Ethan Nwaneri: Life Stats
Ethan Nwaneri’s journey from Arsenal’s Hale End Academy to becoming the youngest Premier League player in history represents a remarkable trajectory of talent and development. Since joining Arsenal at age nine, the young midfielder has consistently performed beyond his years, showcasing exceptional technical ability and game intelligence. His statistics reflect both his precocious talent and the carefully managed progression of a player identified as one of England’s most promising football prospects.
Career Statistics
| Category | Arsenal U18 | Arsenal U21 | Arsenal First Team | England Youth | Total |
| Appearances | 32 | 47 | 11 | 31 | 121 |
| Goals | 16 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 47 |
| Assists | 14 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 51 |
| Minutes Played | 2,463 | 3,752 | 287 | 2,320 | 8,822 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 28 | 42 | 2 | 27 | 99 |
| Substitute Appearances | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 22 |
Victories and defeats
Nwaneri’s competitive record showcases remarkable consistency across all levels of football. Since beginning his journey, he has amassed 150 total matches through 2025, with an impressive 110 wins against just 37 losses and 15 draws. This 73% win rate spans his development from Arsenal’s youth teams through to first-team appearances and England youth international duty, highlighting his contribution to successful teams throughout his progression.
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws |
| Arsenal U18 | 32 | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Arsenal U21/Premier League 2 | 47 | 31 | 9 | 7 |
| FA Youth Cup | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| UEFA Youth League | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Premier League | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic Cups | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| England U16 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| England U17 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| England U19 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| International Youth Tournaments | 13 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 150 | 110 | 37 | 15 |