Lewis-Skelly joined the academy of Premier League side Arsenal as a child, with American sports website The Athletic stating that he joined at the age of eight,[3] while Arsenal under-18 manager Jack Wilshere has been quoted as saying he has "been at the club since he was nine".[4] He progressed through the academy alongside friend and teammate Ethan Nwaneri, and the pair made their under-18 debut together in a 6–1 win over Reading, with both players scoring.[5]
Lewis-Skelly drew acclaim for his performances in Arsenal's 2022–23 FA Youth Cup campaign, in which they reached the final before being defeated by West Ham United. In the fifth-round game played on 6 February 2023, he starred in a defensive midfield role as Arsenal beat Watford 4–2,[6] before agreeing a scholarship deal with the club later in the same month, keeping him at Hale End for another two years, during which time he would become eligible for a professional contract.[3]
His performance in the quarter-final win against Cambridge United earned the praise of Jack Wilshere, with the coach stating the Lewis-Skelly was capable of "things you can’t coach".[7] In the semi-final against Manchester City, he scored the winning goal in the final minute of extra time, as Arsenal went on to win 2–1.[4][5]
On 5 October 2023, Arsenal announce that Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed first professional contract.
International careeredit
Lewis-Skelly’s parents are both British born, and his grandparents are of mixed Caribbean heritage (Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and St Lucia). Lewis-Skelly is eligible to represent both England and Barbados at international level. During his youth career with Arsenal, he trained with the Barbados national football team.[6]
Having represented England at under-16 level, Lewis-Skelly was called up to the under-17 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[8] In England's second game of the tournament, Lewis-Skelly scored after seven minutes in an eventual 4–1 win over the Netherlands; having received the ball on the half-way line, he dribbled past three Dutch players before entering the penalty area and being tackled by Dies Janse. The ball came to English forward Leon Chiwome, whose heavy touch fell into the path of Lewis-Skelly, who slotted the ball under Dutch goalkeeper Kiyani Zeggen to make it 1–0.[9][10]
Predominantly a central midfielder, capable of playing in both attacking and defensive roles, Lewis-Skelly has also filled in at left-back for Arsenal's under-21 side.[5][13] Football publication, Goal described him as "excellent with the ball at his feet", with "impressive technique", and "an engine needed to be able to get from box to box".[5] Lewis-Skelly has garnered stylistic comparisons to the likes of Arturo Vidal & Michael Essien, all-action midfielders capable of imposing themselves onto games.[14][15]
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^Rogers, Jonathon (22 May 2023). "Lewis-Skelly scores to help England U17s progress". arsenal.com. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
^"Men's U17 Euros: Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly scores goal for England against Netherlands". bbc.co.uk. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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December 20, 2023
myles, lewis, skelly, myles, anthony, lewis, skelly, born, september, 2006, british, footballer, currently, playing, midfielder, arsenal, personal, informationfull, namemyles, anthony, lewis, skelly, date, birth, 2006, september, 2006, place, birthislington, e. Myles Anthony Lewis Skelly born 26 September 2006 is a British footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Arsenal Myles Lewis SkellyPersonal informationFull nameMyles Anthony Lewis Skelly 1 Date of birth 2006 09 26 26 September 2006 age 17 Place of birthIslington England 2 Position s MidfielderTeam informationCurrent teamArsenalNumber59Youth career2015 ArsenalInternational career YearsTeamApps Gls 2021England U165 0 2022 2023England U1721 2 2023 England U182 0 National team caps and goals correct as of 12 02 27 November 2023 UTC Contents 1 Club career 2 International career 3 Style of play 4 Career statistics 5 Honours 6 ReferencesClub career editLewis Skelly joined the academy of Premier League side Arsenal as a child with American sports website The Athletic stating that he joined at the age of eight 3 while Arsenal under 18 manager Jack Wilshere has been quoted as saying he has been at the club since he was nine 4 He progressed through the academy alongside friend and teammate Ethan Nwaneri and the pair made their under 18 debut together in a 6 1 win over Reading with both players scoring 5 Lewis Skelly drew acclaim for his performances in Arsenal s 2022 23 FA Youth Cup campaign in which they reached the final before being defeated by West Ham United In the fifth round game played on 6 February 2023 he starred in a defensive midfield role as Arsenal beat Watford 4 2 6 before agreeing a scholarship deal with the club later in the same month keeping him at Hale End for another two years during which time he would become eligible for a professional contract 3 His performance in the quarter final win against Cambridge United earned the praise of Jack Wilshere with the coach stating the Lewis Skelly was capable of things you can t coach 7 In the semi final against Manchester City he scored the winning goal in the final minute of extra time as Arsenal went on to win 2 1 4 5 On 5 October 2023 Arsenal announce that Myles Lewis Skelly has signed first professional contract International career editLewis Skelly s parents are both British born and his grandparents are of mixed Caribbean heritage Barbados Guyana Jamaica and St Lucia Lewis Skelly is eligible to represent both England and Barbados at international level During his youth career with Arsenal he trained with the Barbados national football team 6 Having represented England at under 16 level Lewis Skelly was called up to the under 17 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under 17 Championship 8 In England s second game of the tournament Lewis Skelly scored after seven minutes in an eventual 4 1 win over the Netherlands having received the ball on the half way line he dribbled past three Dutch players before entering the penalty area and being tackled by Dies Janse The ball came to English forward Leon Chiwome whose heavy touch fell into the path of Lewis Skelly who slotted the ball under Dutch goalkeeper Kiyani Zeggen to make it 1 0 9 10 On 6 September 2023 Lewis Skelly made his England U 18 debut during a 2 0 defeat to France in Limoges 11 On 2 November 2023 Lewis Skelly was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U 17 World Cup 12 Style of play editPredominantly a central midfielder capable of playing in both attacking and defensive roles Lewis Skelly has also filled in at left back for Arsenal s under 21 side 5 13 Football publication Goal described him as excellent with the ball at his feet with impressive technique and an engine needed to be able to get from box to box 5 Lewis Skelly has garnered stylistic comparisons to the likes of Arturo Vidal amp Michael Essien all action midfielders capable of imposing themselves onto games 14 15 Career statistics editAs of 14 November 2023 16 Appearances and goals by club season and competition Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other TotalDivision Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsArsenal U21 2022 23 1 a 0 1 02023 24 1 a 0 1 0Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0Notes a b Appearance s in EFL TrophyHonours editArsenal U21 FA Youth Cup runner up 2022 23 17 References edit Myles Lewis Skelly at WorldFootball net Lewis Skelly over the moon with first contract Lewis Skelly over the moon with first contract a b Ornstein David 27 February 2023 Ornstein VAR chief retiring Arsenal teenager to sign Haaland expected to go with Nike theathletic com Retrieved 30 June 2023 a b de Roche Art 5 April 2023 Arsenal s Myles Lewis Skelly is deciding games and doing things you can t coach theathletic com Retrieved 30 June 2023 a b c d Watts Charles 25 April 2023 Myles Lewis Skelly Arsenal s latest wonderkid midfielder who looks destined for the top goal com Retrieved 30 June 2023 a b Vurley Callum 7 February 2023 Hale End taking over Myles Lewis Skelly compilation emerges after Arsenal FA Youth Cup win and fans think they re set for the future talksport com Retrieved 30 June 2023 de Roche Art 28 February 2023 Jack Wilshere interview Staying calm making memories and praising Lewis Skelly theathletic com Retrieved 30 June 2023 Collings Simon 17 May 2023 Arsenal starlets Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis Skelly named in England U17 squad for European Championships standard co uk Retrieved 30 June 2023 Rogers Jonathon 22 May 2023 Lewis Skelly scores to help England U17s progress arsenal com Retrieved 30 June 2023 Men s U17 Euros Arsenal s Myles Lewis Skelly scores goal for England against Netherlands bbc co uk 22 May 2023 Retrieved 30 June 2023 Report France 2 0 England MU18s EnglandFootball com Retrieved 7 September 2023 England squad for the FIFA U 17 World Cup EnglandFootball com Retrieved 12 November 2023 Winter Lewis 7 February 2023 Arsenal already have a superior Granit Xhaka regen as fans rave over academy star express co uk Retrieved 30 June 2023 Canton Tom 2023 07 13 Myles Lewis Skelly in profile as Arsenal young star ready for Nurnberg debut Football London Retrieved 2023 07 14 Roche Art de Arsenal s Myles Lewis Skelly is deciding games and doing things you can t coach The Athletic Retrieved 2023 07 14 Myles Lewis Skelly at Soccerway Hammers beat Arsenal 5 1 in the 2022 23 FA Youth Cup final at Emirates Stadium The Football Association 25 April 2023 Retrieved 15 October 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Myles Lewis Skelly amp oldid 1187903147, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
