Joshua Nichols (born 26 July 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joshua Nichols | ||
Date of birth | 26 July 2006 | ||
Position(s) | Right Back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal | ||
Number | 51 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2024 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 August 2024 |
Career
editA right-back, he had trials at Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham before joining Arsenal aged eight.[2] He signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2024.[3] That summer, he played with the Arsenal first team on their pre-season tour, impressing in a friendly against Manchester United.[4]
He made his professional debut on 25 September 2024, starting in a 5–1 EFL Cup win against Bolton Wanderers.[5]
Personal life
editNichols was born in the London Borough of Newham and supported Arsenal as a child. He later lived in Essex.[6] Although born in England, he is reportedly eligible to play internationally for Nigeria through his mother and Jamaica and Guyana through his father.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Josh Nichols". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Colings, Simon (25 September 2024). "Five Arsenal youngsters in line to shine in Carabao Cup as injury problems mount for Bolton clash". Evening Standard. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Oaten, Zack (15 July 2024). "NICHOLS PROUD OF ARSENAL PRO DEAL". Tribal Football. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Hepburn, Daniel (Jul 28, 2024). "Who is Josh Nichols - The Arsenal Youngster Impressing During Pre-Season". Give Me Sport. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Wright, Stephen (25 September 2024). "Team news: Rotation for Bolton cup clash". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Davies, Luke (25 September 2024). "Who is Arsenal ace Josh Nichols? Neymar influence, West Ham rejection, Gunners hero mentor". Football.London. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nichols makes Nigerian mum proud with sterling Arsenal debut". Punchng. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.