Khayon Edwards (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a striker.[2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 12 September 2003 | ||
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) |
2024 | → Leyton Orient (loan) | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:36, 27 April 2024 (UTC) |
Career
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
Born in England, Edwards is of Jamaican descent.[19]