He's got excellent ball control for a lad his age. Slightly concerned that he's too much like Wilshere and they might start targeting his ankles. I would rather him play a bit more Cazorla-esque, do the turn then a quick release of the ball.
"We are delighted to announce that Wales Youth International Brayden Clarke has joined us.
16-year-old Brayden, who joins us as a first year scholar, has spent his early years with the academy at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The young central defender was a member of the Wales Under-17s squad which reached the European Championship Finals last May – the first Welsh men’s age-group side to reach a major finals since 1981.
New signing Brayden is expected to go straight into our Under-18s squad for our Premier League South match against Crystal Palace today (Saturday, March 16).
We all welcome Brayden and his family to Arsenal."
He started today in a bonkers game against Palace U18s that finished 8-3 to us.Very nice, would be great to hear some more facts and opinions about him other than him being a wonderkid. The most important thing of course being his height.
Brayden Clarke signs for academy side
We are delighted to announce that Wales youth international Brayden Clarke has joined uswww.arsenal.com
At this rate, Chido Obi will be going on loan next year with a view to joining the 1st team by the time he's 18. Not a bad thing imo, although I'd like Biereth to get a shot first.He started today in a bonkers game against Palace U18s that finished 8-3 to us.
Chido Obi scored 4 goals.
Can't go on loan yet, he's only gonna be a scholar in September. Maybe next calendar year but my guess is he'll be one of the lucky few who sticks around most likely. Biereth I think will probably get sold pending a pre-season audition. I like Biereth, perfect modern forward but just feel he's not quite ready for that step up and we'll look to cash in early.At this rate, Chido Obi will be going on loan next year with a view to joining the 1st team by the time he's 18. Not a bad thing imo, although I'd like Biereth to get a shot first.
Good point, I keep forgetting how young he is. I suppose with Biereth it depends what happens in the summer. It's likely we sign a forward, but Nketiah will probably go and with Jesus' injury record, it wouldn't hurt to keep him around to get game time in the cups.Can't go on loan yet, he's only gonna be a scholar in September. Maybe next calendar year but my guess is he'll be one of the lucky few who sticks around most likely. Biereth I think will probably get sold pending a pre-season audition. I like Biereth, perfect modern forward but just feel he's not quite ready for that step up and we'll look to cash in early.
Obi is a crazy talent lol. But I have not watched enough to give a good report on his all around game, so I'll be slow on the hype.He started today in a bonkers game against Palace U18s that finished 8-3 to us.
Chido Obi scored 4 goals.
According to others who watched this on Palace TV, he could have had 10 today aswell.Lol 16 years old and he already looks a foot taller than the U18s. Crazy.
Clean technique. Love tall players with long strides. Still looking for the next Vieira+Diaby hybrid lol. But this kid legit looks like the best CF talent we've produced the last 15 years. I liked John Jules, never really rated Nketiah and Edwards looks decent but has a lot of injuries that set him back.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But I got one word. ArtetaAccording to others who watched this on Palace TV, he could have had 10 today aswell.
No you don't!I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But I got one word. Arteta
It’s all good to have young exciting players. But young players only get a chance when a manager go out of his way and put them in ahead of an experienced player. Like Ten Hag did with Mainoo ahead of Abramat
Yeah I'm excited by how comfortable he looks with the ball at his feet.Clean technique. Love tall players with long strides. Still looking for the next Vieira+Diaby hybrid lol. But this kid legit looks like the best CF talent we've produced the last 15 years. I liked John Jules, never really rated Nketiah and Edwards looks decent but has a lot of injuries that set him back.