Ethan Nwaneri Makes History as Arsenal’s Youngest Champions League Scorer Since 22005 | ClipTV Online

Michael Olorunsogo

Ethan Nwaneri, the 17-year-old Arsenal sensation, has been making waves in the UEFA Champions League. He recently became Arsenal’s youngest Champions League scorer since 2005, joining club legend Cesc Fabregas in the Gunners’ UCL history.¹

Nwaneri’s impressive performance against PSV Eindhoven, where Arsenal won 7-1, has drawn attention from fans and pundits alike. He is now the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout stage fixture, following in the footsteps of Barcelona’s Bojan Krkić and Jude Bellingham of Dortmund.

The young midfielder’s achievements have also sparked discussions about his international future, with some experts suggesting he should play for England.² Nwaneri, born to a Nigerian father and English mother, is eligible to represent both countries.

Here are some of Nwaneri’s notable UCL records and achievements:

• Youngest Arsenal scorer: Ethan Nwaneri became Arsenal’s youngest Champions League scorer since 2005, aged 17 years and 348 days.
• Third-youngest UCL knockout scorer: He is the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout stage fixture.
• Record-breaking win: Nwaneri was part of Arsenal’s record-breaking 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven, the first team to score seven away goals in a knockout round.