There is something special going on at London Colney right now. Academy graduates left, right and centre are bursting onto the scene, as manager Mikel Arteta continues to reward the youngsters who impress with opportunities to compete for a place in the first team.
One player in particular continues to showcase his talent at both youth and international level — Marcelo Flores. The 18-year-old has had a rapid rise through professional football so far, graduating through the Arsenal academy after joining from Ipswich Town in 2019.
He's played in several roles for club and country over the years, being positioned as a no.10 in recent seasons. “You have to be adaptable when you play for Arsenal,” Gunners' Under-23's boss Kevin Betsy told The Athletic. “You have to be able to receive the ball in tight spaces, play wide, play inside and he can play off all four positions: No 7, No 11, No 10 — and he’s also played as a No 9 at times too.
