Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri has equalled a rare Premier League achievement previously set by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, and James Milner, following his goal against Brighton.
Nwaneri struck in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday, marking his second start and second goal for the club this season.
Softfootball reports that according to Squawka, the youngster has now become just the sixth player in Premier League history to score multiple goals before turning 18.
Rooney previously scored seven goals before turning 18, while Owen managed five, and both Milner and Danny Cadamarteri scored three apiece.
Nwaneri now joins Federico Macheda on two goals achieved before their 18th birthday, cementing his status as one of English football’s most exciting emerging talents.
He also became the first-ever Arsenal player to reach multiple Premier League goals before turning 18, according to the same statistical breakdown.
Despite the milestone, Nwaneri was forced off during the match with a muscular issue, raising some concern over his short-term availability for Arsenal.
