Ethan Nwaneri

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: ArsenalNationality: England
Positions:AMCMRMLMAge: ~19

Estimated market value (beta)

€36.3m€168.6m
Confidence: 63%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 74 / 100·Confidence 63%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration80

Quick over short distances to burst past markers in tight areas. (conf 0.75)

Top speed74

Comfortable pace but not a defining outlier attribute. (conf 0.6)

Agility83

Low centre of gravity allows sharp direction changes in traffic. (conf 0.75)

Stamina74

Still building the physical base for a full 38-game senior season. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch82

Composed control lets him operate in congested central pockets. (conf 0.75)

Dribbling83

Comfortable dribbling infield off either flank to create shooting angles. (conf 0.78)

Ball shielding68

Still developing core strength to hold off Premier League defenders. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking79

Clean technique on shots from outside the box with either foot. (conf 0.7)

Distribution

Short passing80

Crisp combination play in Arsenal's tight attacking triangles. (conf 0.7)

Long passing70

Capable of switching play though not yet a primary distributor. (conf 0.55)

Crossing68

Functional delivery from wide areas but not his main creative tool. (conf 0.5)

Vision79

Spots late runs and lay-offs when drifting inside from the flank. (conf 0.68)

Chance threat

Finishing78

Cool finisher who has already scored notable Premier League and cup goals. (conf 0.72)

Shot selection73

Willing shooter, occasionally forces efforts when a pass is on. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement78

Times underlapping and inside runs well for a teenage attacker. (conf 0.65)

Set-piece shot65

Not established as a regular Arsenal set-piece taker. (conf 0.45)

Duels

Aerial55

Slight frame limits aerial impact typical of a smaller attacking midfielder. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels70

Wins his share of duels through balance rather than physicality. (conf 0.55)

Defense

Pressing intensity76

Buys into Arteta's front-foot pressing structure with good energy. (conf 0.6)

Defensive disruption65

Adequate closing down without being a defensive specialist. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning63

Still learning shape discipline expected in Arsenal's midfield system. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure80

Unusually calm decision-making for his age in high-pressure moments. (conf 0.7)

Decision making76

Generally picks smart options though still refining consistency. (conf 0.65)

Work rate78

Diligent off the ball for a young attacking player in a deep squad. (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability68

Managed carefully by Arsenal with rotation to limit injury risk. (conf 0.5)

Outlook

Potential94

One of English football's most talked-about teenage talents with elite upside. (conf 0.85)

Reputation68

Widely known in England as a breakout Arsenal academy product. (conf 0.7)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Ethan Nwaneri is a versatile young Arsenal attacker who can play across the midfield line and both flanks, prized for his composure, close control, and eye for goal beyond his years. Having become Arsenal's youngest-ever Premier League player, he has progressively pushed for regular first-team minutes behind the club's established attacking options. His game blends tidy dribbling in tight spaces with a willingness to shoot from range, and he continues to add physical robustness to match his technical maturity.

Became Arsenal's and the Premier League's youngest-ever player when he debuted as a 15-year-old.

Emerged from Arsenal's academy as one of the most highly rated prospects of his generation.

Broke into England's youth international setup at a young age.

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