Highlights of the Arsenal Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Arsenal FC runs a category 1 academy based in North London.
- Under-21 Head Coach: Mehmet Ali
Arsenal Scholars 2024/25
A group of twelve scholars joins the ranks at the Arsenal Academy.
- Andre Annous (Forward)
- Samuel Chapman (Defender)
- Ife Ibrahim (Midfielder)
- Theo Julienne (Midfielder)
- Aleksander Marciniak (Midfielder)
- Joshua Ogunnaike (Defender)
- Ceadach O’Neill (Forward)
- Samuel Onyekachukwu (Defender)
- Jack Porter (Goalkeeper)
- Khari Ranson (Goalkeeper)
- Louis Zecevic John (Forward)
- Marley Frohock (Forward)
Arsenal Academy International Players 2024/25
- Charlie Phillips (Goalkeeper) England U15
- Emerson Nwaneri (Midfielder) England U15 Camp
- Marli Salmon (Defender) England U16
- Patrick Stachow (Defender) England U16
- Josiah King (Defender) England U16
- Alex Marciniak (Midfielder) Wales U17
- Brayden Clarke (Defender) Wales U17
- Jack Porter (Goalkeeper) England U17
- Chido Obi (Forward) Denmark U17
- Theo Julienne (Midfielder) England U17
- Max Dowman (Midfielder) England U17
- Louis Zečević-John (Forward) Serbia U17
- Khari Ranson (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Ceadach O’Neill (Midfielder) Northern Ireland U19
- Lucas Martin Nygaard (Goalkeeper) Denmark U19
- Tommy Setford (Goalkeeper) England U19
- Ethan Nwaneri (Midfielder) England U17, U19; U21
- Myles Lewis-Skelly (Midfielder) England U18, U19, England First Team
- Ayden Heaven (Defender) England U18, U19
- Alexei Rojas (Goalkeeper) Columbia U20
- Osman Kamara (Forward) Sierra Leone U20
- Ismeal Kabia (Forward) Sierra Leone U20
- Maldini Kacurri (Defender) Albania U21
Ethan Nwaneri (England), Brayden Clarke (Wales), and Chido Obi (Denmark) have been called up by their nations for the upcoming UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Cyprus.
Defender Ayden Heaven and Midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly have been called up to the England U18s squad for the Tri Nations Trophy at St. George’s Park.
Second year scholars Max Kuczynski, Zac Shuaib and Will Sweet will be able to be added to Arsenal’s Championships League squad for the 2024/25 season after they were allocated proper squad numbers (&8, 80 and 81 respectively).
Arsenal Academy Release List 2024
Alex Kirk, Catalin Cirjan, Cedric Soares, Henry Davies, Henry Jeffcott, Hubert Graczyk, James Hillson, James Lannin-Sweet, and Kamarni.
Also leaving will be Ryan, Kido Taylor-Hart, Luis Brown, Mauro Bandeira, Noah Cooper, Omari Benjamin, Ovie Ejeheri, Taylor Foran and Tyreece John-Jules.
The Arsenal Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
- Jack Henry Francis (Midfielder) Sligo Rovers
- Charles Sagoe Jr (Forward) Shrewsbury Town
- Maldini Kalcurri (Defender) Bromley
- Brian Okonkwo (Goalkeeper) Hitchin
Arsenal Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Ayden Heaven (Defender) #76
- Jack Henry-Francis (Midfielder) #45
- Ismeal Kabia (Forward) #46
- Maldini Kacurri (Defender) #47
- Myles Lewis-Skelly (Midfielder) #49
- Ethan Nwaneri (Midfielder) #53
- Joshua Nichols (Defender) #51
- Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand (Midfielder) #56
- Jack Porter (Goalkeeper)
- Tommy Setford (Goalkeeper) #36
- Nathan Butler–Oyedeji (Forward) #37
- Jack Porter (Goalkeeper) #92
- Jimi Gower (Midfielder) #44
Arsenal Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Arsenal U17 are drawn in Group A against under 17 teams from Chelsea, Charlton and Fulham.
- Drew at home against Chelsea U17 (0 – 0)
- Won away against Fulham U17 (2 – 1)
- Lost away against Charlton U17 (2 – 1)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Arsenal U18 are drawn in Group G against under-18 teams Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Birmingham City.
- Won away against Liverpool U18 (5 – 3)
- Won away against Birmingham City U18 (3 – 2)
- Loss at home against Crystal Palace U18 (2 – 0)
U19 UEFA Youth League
As the leading club competition for academy-age footballers worldwide, it serves as a prestigious and vital platform where players can build their reputations and rise to prominence.
When eligible, the Under-19s compete in the UEFA Youth League, which mirrors the UEFA Champions’ League group stage.
UEFA will be introducing a new format from the 2024-25 season.
Arsenal U19 are drawn against under-19 teams from Atalanta, PSG, Shakhtar, Inter, Sporting CP, Monaco.
Initial Phase
- Lost away against Atlanta U19 (4 – 1)
- Max Dowman
- Won at home against PSG U19 (1 – 0)
- Lost at home against Shakhtar U10 (1 – 0)
- Lost away against Inter U19 (4 – 1)
- Osman Kamara
- Lost away against Sporting CP U19 (3 – 0)
- Won at home against Monaco U19
Premier League 2
Starting from the 2023 season, all 26 Category 1 teams compete in a single league using the Swiss-style format.
Entry into or removal from this league depends on meeting the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) accreditation criteria.
Premier League 2 Round of 16
- Won at home against Newcastle United U21 (2 – 1)
- Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
- Khayon Edwards
PL 2 Playoffs Quarter Final
- Lost away against Manchester City U21 (3 – 2) AET
- Khayon Edwards
- Louie Copley
Premier League 2 Player of the Month 2024/25
- Nathan Butler-Oyedeji (Forward) March Winner
Arsenal Academy News
Khayon Edwards and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji have both been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for August 2024.
13th September 2024
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji wins the PL2 Player of the Month award for August
19th September 2024
At 14, Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest-ever player in the UEFA Youth League, surpassing Kaylen Hinds, who debuted at 15 in 2013.
Max also became the tournament’s youngest scorer ever at 14years and 263 days old.
25th September 2024
Jack Porter has made history as the youngest player to start a debut match for Arsenal at just 16 years and 72 days old in the Carabao Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers.
He breaks the previous record set by Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years and 177 days old when he started in a League Cup match against Rotherham United in October 2003.
1st November 2024
Nathan Butler has been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month award for October 2024.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Arsenal have been drawn at away to either Hertford Town or Bristol Rovers.
26th November 2024
Arsenal will play Hertford Town away in the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup. Hertford Town beat Bristol Rovers 4 – 3 AET (3 – 3 at the end of normal time) in the second round.
1st December 2024
14-year-old Max Dowman earns his first Arsenal U21 call-up for their match against Brighton, breaking Richie Powling’s record as the youngest player to feature for the team.
3rd December 2024
Arsenal have advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after an exhilarating 4-3 victory away at Hertford Town.
Goals from Andre Harriman-Annous, Louie Copley, and a brace by Casey sealed the win.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Arsenal have been drawn at home to Queens Park Rangers.
17th December 2024
Arsenal’s under-17s claimed victory in the Flamengo Adidas Cup with a 3-1 triumph over Flamengo in Brazil.
Goals from Marley Frohock, Brandon Bailey-Joseph, and Maalik Hashi secured the win for the young Gunners.
20th December 2024
The FA Youth Cup fourth round at home to QPR will take place on Saturday, January 18th at Borehamwood FC stadium.
6th January 2025
Charles Sagoe Jr has rejoined Arsenal after completing his loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, where he featured in 18 matches.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
17th January 2025
Theo Julienne signs his first professional contract with Arsenal
19th January 2025
Arsenal U18s advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup after a thrilling 3-3 draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over QPR at Meadow Lane.
Goals from Andre Harriman-Annous, Max Dowman, and Louis Zecevic John kept the game level through regular play.
Jack Porter’s heroics in the penalty shootout secured the win for Arsenal.
21st January 2025
Arsenal U18s will face Fulham in the FA Youth Cup fifth round on Friday, January 31st, at Motspur Park.
31st January 2025
The U18s have secured a spot in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 away victory over Arsenal U18s, thanks to goals from Andre Annous and Max Dowman.
8th February 2025
Arsenal U6s secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester City, advancing to the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup.
12th February 2025
Arsenal will take on Manchester United at home in the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup.
28th February 2025
The FA Youth Cup run has come to an end for Arsenal with a 3 – 2 extra-time defeat at home against Manchester United. Louie Copley and Max Dowman found the net for the hosts.
8th April 2025
Michal Rosiak has been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for March 2025.
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Arsenal U21s will take on Newcastle United U21s. The match is scheduled for April 25th.
25th April 2025
Arsenal Under-21s have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Premier League 2 knockout stage with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle U21, thanks to goals from Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Khayon Edwards.
28th April 2025
Arsenal Under-21s are set to play away against Manchester City Under-21s in the Premier League 2 knockout stage quarter-finals on Saturday, May 3rd.
3rd May 2025
Arsenal U21s were eliminated from the Premier League 2 Play-offs at the quarter-final stage after a hard-fought 3-2 defeat away to Manchester City U21s.
The young Gunners had raced into a 2-0 lead but were pegged back to 2-2 by the end of regular time. Manchester City then sealed the win in extra time with a decisive goal from Divin Mubama, ending Arsenal’s play-off run.
8th May 2025
Arsenal striker Khayon Edwards has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, with the winner set to be announced next Tuesday.
26th May 2025
Max Dowman has become the youngest goalscorer in UEFA European Under-17 Championship history at just 15 years, 4 months, and 26 days old.
He breaks the previous record of 15 years, 5 months, and 26 days, which was jointly held by Portugal’s Bruno Gama and Ukraine’s Viktor Tsygankov.
Arsenal Released Players 2024/25
- Nathan Butler-Oyedeji (Joins FC Lausanne-Sport)
- Reece Clairmont
- Khayon Edwards (Joins Estoril Praia)
- Jakai Fisher
- Romari Forde
- Jimi Gower (Joins Moreirense)
- Jack Henry-Francis (Joins Shelbourne)
- Max Kuczynski (Joins Charlton Athletic)
- Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand
- Ismail Oulad M’Hand
- Brian Okonkwo
- Elian Quesada-Thorn (Joins LD Alajuelense)
- Michal Rosiak (Joins Slask Wroclaw)
- Zacariah Shuaib (Joins Real Sociedad)