- Mikel Arteta clarified that due to safeguarding regulations, Ethan Nwaneri must utilize a separate dressing room from his Arsenal teammates on match days.
- Nwabuichi has made his impact felt in Arsenal's starting lineup this season as the 17-year-old scored his seventh goal of the campaign on Sunday in the 5-1 win over Manchester City.
- The attacking midfielder has swiftly moved up through the Arsenal ranks, demonstrating remarkable skill and maturity far exceeding his age.
Arsenal's young attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has to change in a separate area from his teammates because of the Premier League's child protection regulations.
Consequently, Nwaneri prepares to compete in a different locker room from that of his Arsenal teammates.
What is Ethan Nwaneri's age?
Nwaneri was born on March 21, 2007, which makes him 17 years old as of today. He is a professional English soccer player who plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League.
Other under-18 youngsters who play for Arsenal
Arsenal's youth training system has produced several skilled players aged 18 or under who have made notable contributions to the team.
One of these players is Myles Lewis-Skelly. Born on September 26, 2007, the versatile midfielder is renowned for his technical abilities. On February 2, 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 win over Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta has revealed why Phantom is banned from the Arsenal dressing room. The young players are subject to Media/press scrutiny that hinders their development, therefore Arsenal manager has limited their access.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that 17-year-old Nwaneri is not allowed to use the first-team dressing room due to his age. The Premier League has a safeguarding regulation that requires players to be at least 18 years old to have access to such facilities.
"There is a clear connection between Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri when they're on the pitch together, a chemistry between them," said Arteta.
"I can see why it is a special moment for them. Currently, as part of the training process, they are still in separate areas.
Ethan cannot remain in our dressing room, which is astonishing. He needs to find an alternative place to get dressed, even on match days.
I think it is lucky for them to have somebody close to them that they can share that trust, confidence, and connection with, as per SPORTBible.
Arsenal's key contributor, Nwaneri.
The attacking midfielder has quickly risen up through Arsenal's ranks, displaying outstanding ability and a level of maturity well beyond his years.
On November 23, 2024, he scored his first Premier League goal in a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, becoming the ninth-youngest player to score in the league's history at 17 years old.
On January 29, 2025, Nwaneri scored his first UEFA Champions League goal, securing a 2-1 road victory over Girona and showcasing his abilities on the European level.
On February 2, 2025, he scored a last-minute goal in a 5-1 win over Manchester City, highlighting his ability to produce crucial moments.
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Details have been reported that a supercomputer has predicted the winner of the Premier League title following the recent victories by Arsenal and Liverpool.
Liverpool dominated Bournemouth, while Arsenal had to win to prevent their position from falling further behind.