Arsenal's young defender Salmon emerges as potential breakout star
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
A new crop of young players is set to shine in the Premier League this season. Among them is Salmon, who represented Arsenal at just 16 years and 102 days old in the Champions League match against Club Brugge last December. His rapid rise has positioned him as a promising talent for the team. Fans and analysts are curious to see how he will build on this early success as the season progresses.
- •Salmon became the fourth-youngest Arsenal player last season.
- •He debuted in December against Club Brugge in the Champions League.
- •The Premier League is witnessing a wave of young talent this season.
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"A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year? By Opta Analyst Dowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like the fish of the same name, Salmon has risen quickly. The defender became the fourth-youngest player to represent Arsenal last season when he came off the bench against Club Brugge in the Champions League in December at the age of just 16 years and 102 days. Continue reading...
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