Omari Benjamin
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-12-04) 4 December 2005 (age 19)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Everton
Youth career
0000–2024 Arsenal
2024- Everton
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023- Wales U19

Omari Benjamin (born 4 December 2005) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacker for Everton. He is a Wales youth international.[1]

Club career

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He was in the youth academy at Arsenal and scored for Arsenal in their FA Youth Cup final to defeat to West Ham in 2023, prior to signing for Everton in July 2024 after a brief trial period, agreeing a three-year contract.[2][3]

International career

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He is eligible to play for Barbados, England and Jamaica as well as Wales. He has been capped for several Wales youth sides and featured for Wales U19, making his debut in March 2023.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Omari Benjamin". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Arsenal striker completes Everton move". One Football. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Thomas, Joe (4 March 2024). "Everton face decision over signing teenage forward after perfect first impression". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  4. ^ Veysey, Wayne (25 March 2024). "Everton ready offer for Arsenal sensation Omari Benjamin after trial – sources". Football Insider 247. Retrieved 19 December 2024.