To celebrate the achievements of Arsenal’s Under 16 team in winning the Atalanta Cup earlier this week, Young Guns will bring its readers closer to some of the brightest prospects from the team, and players to watch out for next season as many of them push forward in to Steve Bould’s Under 18 team.
We profile midfielder Chuks Aneke, as well introduce defenders George Brislen-Hall and Daniel Boateng as well as forwards Jeffery Monakana and Jason Banton.
Chuks Aneke – Central Midfield
Highly rated Chuks Aneke is another product of the famous Hale End youth system, as well as being one of the youngest players to represent England at Youth level.
A central midfielder by trade, Aneke can also play wide on the right or in a traditional “number 10″ play making role, using his impressive passing range to create attacks or his vision to arrive in the box and get on the end of them.
His giant powerful physique has led to comparisions with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieria, his low centre of gravity allows him to turn and roll defenders with ease.
Touted as one of the most exciting players coming through the Academy, 2008 looks to be an important year for Chuks as he looks to make the breakthrough to Steve Bould’s Under 18s.
Name: Chuks Aneke
Age: 15
Nationality: English
Position: Central Midfield
Previous Clubs: —
Contract : Scholarship
George Brislen-Hall – Left Back
George Brislen-Hall known simply as George Brisnal, is a relatively new name to most fans but definitely one for the future. George breaks the mould of Arsenal left backs as previous owners of the slot have been of French origin, but Brislen-Hall can take heart from the Gunners last English left back Nigel Winterburn.
A tough tackling and rugged defender, George goes about his defensive duties with a nonsense physical approach, and despite not being the tallest his physical prowess and strength is exceptional. Although he puts defending first, he is not afraid to get forward and cross or even try a shot and has bagged the odd goal.
Name: George Brislen-Hall
Age: 15
Nationality: English
Position: Left Back
Previous Clubs: —
Contract : Scholarship
Daniel Boateng – Central Defence
Powerful central defender Daniel Boateng has formed a superb partnership with Oliver Nicholas in recent weeks for the Under 16s, having previously played for the Under 15’s on a regular basis.
A centre back by trade, he can also play left back or as a holding midfielder, and at over 6 foot tall is a towering and physical presence at the heart of Steve Gattings side. Daniel is English born but of Ghanaian descent, and with his fantastic performances this season he looks set to be called up to the Three Lions youth teams next season.
Boateng looks set for an impressive season next term, and he has everything in his locker to become a fantastic prospect for the club.
Name: Daniel Boateng
Age: 15
Nationality: English
Position: Central Back
Previous Clubs: —
Contract : Scholarship
Jason Banton – Winger
Talented Forward Jason Banton is in his second spell with the club after leaving in January 2008, before returning a few weeks later after spells with West Ham and Tottenham.
He was offered scholarship terms at the start of the year, and despite being one of the most talented players in the system a deal was agreed for him to join North London rivals Tottenham, but things did not work out in his short time with Spurs and he joined West Ham on trial.
However Arsenal signed him back with Ahmed Abdulla leaving the club, and he has shone, his partnership with Benik Afobe in the Under 16’s has been fantastic, blessed with superb pace and energy, Jason can play wide on the right, where he scored for England Youth in the Victory Shield as they won the trophy, or as a supporting striker where his eye for a pass and classy play-making mean he is a danger to any defence.
Next season should see Banton step up to the competitive Under 18’s league, a huge challenge for the local boy, but his has all the attributes to offer Steve Bould’s side an impressive option.
Name: Jason Banton
Age: 16
Nationality: English
Position: Winger/Striker
Previous Clubs: —
Contract : Scholarship
Jeffery Monakana – Winger/Forward
Like several of the players in the Academy/Youth system Jeffrey is also a talented musician, creating tracks in the “Grime” genre, but its football where his true talents have come into their own. With the sale of Ahmed Abdulla its allowed Jason Banton to leave the right wing position and support leading marksman Benik Afobe up front and Under 15’s starlet Monakana has pushed into the side offering a different option to the fore-mentioned Banton.
Monakana is blessed with electric speed, and is excellent in possession the only criticism of his game would be he could release the ball a little earlier, however it is something that as he pushes on to the Under 18’s and finally Reserves will surly be coached out of him.
This season will be seen as an important one in Jeffrey’s development as he has added goals to his game, something all quality wingers need, and subsequently making him one of the biggest and most exciting prospects currently in the system, definitely one to watch in future months as we get a bigger picture on whether he can make a break through or not.
Name: Jeffery Monakana
Age: 14
Nationality: English
Position: Winger/Striker
Previous Clubs: —
Contract : Scholarship
Article By – J.Sanderson
Forgotten a certain A. Cole was a left-back with us for a while.
I like your blog, keep up the good work, one slight glitch though, apart from clichy what other french player has made the left back position his own? Don’t forget before clichy it was prickface cole
Armand Traore, and Cedric Evina.
And Ashley Cole is a cunt, so its not somebody to look up to
They’re not really first choice though, traore’s made like 3 premiership appearances and evina aint even played for our 1st team as far as i know, permanent 1st choice left backs which spring to mind over the past 15 years have been Groves Winterburn and cuntface cole – all English, anyways its irrelevant, good blog.
No, but both players have played there for the Reserves & Youth team, and thats the point in making.
Ian//
But George isn’t a first team player, he will maybe take the place that Clichy, Evina and Traore have had in U 18 and reserves.
Great Site, really informative.
How do you know that Jeffery Monakana makes grime beats have you heard any j.s but this is a good post
Hey man can u give us some feedback on how Arsenal representatives in this year’s Europen U-17 Championsip are perfoming and who has been impressive
Good work, mate. Wow, I have never heard about those names before? Where do you even get the info? = )
yep i have heared some of them Lance, and they are quite good.
Yes Milz i have covered both fixtures so far with reports.. you can view them both here.
Game 1
http://youngguns.wordpress.com/2008/05/04/gilles-sunu-oguzhan-ozyakup-scouting-reports/
Game 2
http://youngguns.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/euro-championships-day-2-sunu-ozyakup-in-action/
Jamie is there any news yet on who those two U14 year old kids are with technicaly nothing too learn that Arsene Wenger was on about a couple of months ago
They were thought to be Benik Afobe and Zak Ansah
Is Daniel Bentley any relation to David?
I dont think so mate, Daniel Bentley is a goalkeeper for the Under 15s if people were wondering.
Great article J.
What postion does Zak Ansah play?
He is a young striker, plays for the Under 14s
where’s Zak Ansah’s profile bit?
You going to add these players to the player profiles and yet again great work sanderson
what about carruthers
Why didnt Aneke and Boateng feature in the Atalanta Cup? Aren’t they good enough?
And shouldnt that Zak Asah kid play for u15 or u16 if he’s THAT good?
thank you mate for this informative blog.. regards from Malaysia. Cheers!
They both did, the pictures from above are both from the Atalanta Cup.
The players will not be added to player profiles until they are Under 18 players.
I will not cover Ansah as he is only 13
Ok, were they in the starting elleven too? Thought the CBs were Nicholas and Abed the midfield Banton-Frimpong-Wilshere as you posted before.
I like how you mention three times George Brislen-Hall is a very physical player and then if you look at the top picture you realise his initials are ‘GBH’!
Hope some of these lads make it to the first team, thanks for your hard work J.Sanderson, you must go to a lot of games!
we did take a large squad mate, and rotated for various fixtures
What happened to the German left back?
You did an artcile on him a few weeks back saying we have agreed terms.
We had actually cancelled his contract, after he joined from Hamburg last year.
How much I would give to be in the Arsenal academy. That must be the best thing. It must work on the English ladies too, I suppose.
Good coverage again. I can’t wait to see Afobe with the U-18 next year. Wilshere and Afobe, they are the future.
Ok, ty for responses. Great blog btw.
what du u tink will happen next year with these guys? I thinkthese guys move up to u18, u18-guys like Frimpong, Rassmussen, Bartley etc will move up to reserves and this years reserveplayers like Murphy, Barazate, G. Hoyte, Rui Fonte etc. will go out on loan. You agree?
traore is the other LB
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daniell boateng is born on which year
You’ve forgotten Grondin – another French left back.
Samir bihmoutine in the under 16s is a rising star and will pose a threat to contend for the left back position or on the left wing in a couple of years time.
I hav found out tht samir bihmoutine is of a moroccan background and will be called up for the national team
no 1 wil be fighting for left back position. pedro bothelo wil own it in 2 or 3 years
Samir Bihmoutine goes to my school and is 1 year younger than me..
Seven Kings High School.. a very good player with good skills he is.
Samir Bihmoutine goes to my school and is 1 year younger than me.. he has a lot of silky skills and is a class act.
hi…i m zakaria…and i ve watched your under 17 years players in youtube…they are very normal…i play in a local moroccan team…and i ll sincerly say that i can do waaaay better al thow i m just 16…
Isit true that arsenal are playing chelsea at the emirates on the 25th
Callum webb is a centre Midfielder and benjamin glasgow is a very very very fast right back
i know this i play with them all the time callum webb is a very good player and should be looked at for the future
Addo Michael Ronamike is my name and at the age of 15 years and i want to join your football academy and i will not decieve my team members because all my friends whom i train with them has got an academy to play,so please i want you to help me to add me to my coleagues this year to do my best as a footballer to my lovely team Arsenal.Can contact me on 233240224816 or adress on SUHUM SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL,P.O.BOX 201 SUHUM EASTERN REGION. so that i can get a forms to fill thank you to attempt my problem, God bless you…
Addo Michael Ronamike is my name and at the age of 15 years and i want to join your football academy and i will not decieve my team members because all my friends whom i train with them has got an academy to play,so please i want you to help me to add me to my coleagues this year to do my best as a footballer to my lovely team Arsenal.Can contact me on 233240224816 or adress on SUHUM SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL,P.O.BOX 201 SUHUM EASTERN REGION. so that i can get a forms to fill thank you to attempt my problem, God bless you…
Hi my name is ronald ngandu i come from bristol im 14 i know im a bit young but i really want to be a football player for arsenal that has been my dream since i was young and still now i play right midfield and defence please contact me on 07748454087-07798775279. hope you reply:)
hi its ronald ngandu can you please phone me back.Because you said you where going to give me more info about the trial on monday hope you repy phone me on 07748454087.
steven smith anybody got info to share on him! :P
steven smith is arsenal u16 centre half player.hes been at arsenal since he was 12.he has also played for the ireland u16 making about 6 or 7 appearences.hes always in the starting line up and ive never known him to be sub.hes also quite tall for only 15 years old about 6ft 2
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