Spurs supporters are gushing about their “next starboy” after a 16-year-old prodigy scored SEVEN goals on Saturday.
Presently led by Bukayo Saka, a product of Hale End, the Gunners may soon be in possession of another Premier League superstar.
Chido Obi-Martin maintained his extraordinary scoring form for the Gunners’ U18s against Norwich with a hat-trιck in seventeen minutes. The victory was 9-0.
The Danish forward amassed 29 goals for the Arsenal youth team, surpassing Folarin Balogun’s previous record of one.
Obi-Martin has previously played for Arsenal’s U21s and, earlier in the season, was promoted to the U16s, where he scored ten goals in a 14-3 victory over Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta reportedly invited the adolescent to participate in first-team training sessions in early November.
Fans, meanwhile, are absolutely ecstatic about Obi-Martin’s domination.
“Another Arsenal starboy is entering the ranks,” one user wrote. Constantly brilliant and composed. Anticipating his debut with the first team.
An additional comment was: “Forget signing a striker in the summer, We have another Star Boy!”
Another individual remarked, “He is a talent of his generation.” Bubble wrap must be used to safeguard him.”
As a former juvenile representative for both Denmark and England, Obi-Martin is eligible to represent both nations.
Following his time with both countries’ U16s, he has only made one appearance for the U17s of Denmark.
Jack Wilshere, a former Arsenal wonderkid, is in charge of the U18s.
When queried about Obi-Martin’s development, Wilshere remarked, “His hold-up play, return to goal, linking, and pressing have all vastly improved.”
“Previously, he was not enthusiastic about pressing, but he is now.” “He has vitality, effective pressing, and recovers the ball.”
Recent Obi-Martin developmentIncredibly, the Dane has scored twenty-four goals in his last seven matches.
The teenager began his high-scoring exploits in March against Crystal Palace U18s with four goals in an 8-3 victory for Arsenal.
Subsequently, he scored four goals against Fulham and one against West Brom.
Prior to early April, when he scored two goals against Brighton and five against London rivals West Ham.