Nigeria and Arsenal’s 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri is quickly gaining recognition as one of the club’s brightest prospects.
His recent performance in the Carabao Cup, scoring a goal in a 3-0 win over Preston North End, has highlighted his talent and further showcased his potential for the first team under manager Mikel Arteta.
Alexander Tardios, headteacher at St John’s Senior School in Enfield, recently shared a remarkable story about Nwaneri’s skills.
Recalling the first time he saw Nwaneri at a school academy trial, Tardios described how Nwaneri effortlessly outplayed a field of academy-level players, leaving such an impression that within eight minutes, he secured a full scholarship.
“No other player could touch the ball,” Tardios explained, emphasizing that Nwaneri’s abilities were clear even among other highly skilled youth players.
