Khayon Edwards (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a striker.[2][3]

Khayon Edwards
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Islington, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Arsenal
Youth career
2008–2023 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Arsenal 0 (0)
2024Leyton Orient (loan) 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:36, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Islington,[1] Edwards began his career at Arsenal,[4][5] joining at the age of 5,[6] and playing for their various youth teams.[7][8][9][10][11] After being linked with a transfer to Chelsea in April 2022,[12][13] he turned professional in May 2022.[14][15] He trained with the first team later that year.[16]

He moved on loan to Leyton Orient in February 2024.[17][18]

Personal life

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Born in England, Edwards is of Jamaican descent.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Khayon Edwards". worldfootball.net.
  2. ^ Khayon Edwards at Soccerway
  3. ^ Khayon Edwards at Soccerbase
  4. ^ "Arsenal youngster Khayon Edwards says senior teammate is a 'joke' in training". SPORTbible. 4 July 2023.
  5. ^ ""Sometimes he doesn't even have to talk" – Arsenal talent Khayon Edwards lavishes praise on Gunners leader with special aura".
  6. ^ Deniran-Alleyne, Tashan (13 October 2022). "Khayon Edwards profiled with Arsenal wonderkid named on the bench vs Bodo/Glimt". Football London.
  7. ^ Dawson, Matt (6 February 2023). "Move over Balogun: Arsenal have a future star in Khayon Edwards". FootballFanCast.
  8. ^ Hargraves, Dan (4 April 2022). "The next Saka: Who is Arsenal starlet Khayon Edwards?". FootballFanCast.
  9. ^ Walls, Robbie (4 August 2023). "Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could ease Jesus injury blow". FootballFanCast.
  10. ^ Tudball, Rosie (16 November 2023). "Arsenal must unleash their "deadly" academy starlet who could be the next Saka". FootballFanCast.
  11. ^ "Arsenal U21s suffer defeat despite Khayon Edwards' injury return". OneFootball. 14 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Chelsea approach Arsenal youngster Edwards to boost flailing academy teams | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. 10 April 2022.
  13. ^ Reporter, Metro Transfer News (12 April 2022). "Chelsea 'make contact' with Arsenal youngster in bid to snap up bright prospect".
  14. ^ "Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract". Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract.
  15. ^ Ornstein, David. "Arsenal's leading teenage striker Khayon Edwards signs long-term deal". The Athletic.
  16. ^ Dawson, Matt (13 October 2022). "Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could be given his debut v Bodo/Glimt". FootballFanCast.
  17. ^ "Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan". Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan.
  18. ^ "Leyton Orient sign Edwards and Adu-Adje on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  19. ^ "Edwards, Khayon Edwards - Footballer | BDFutbol". www.bdfutbol.com.