Arsenal youngster Cam’ron Ismail is making his mark in the u18s, and he’s eligible to play for three different national teams in the future.

Cam'ron Ismail with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)
Cam’ron Ismail with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal 16-year-old Cam’ron Ismail has stepped up to the u18s over the last year or so, after first making his debut at that level in the early stages of the 2022/23 campaign.

In all, Ismail made six appearances in the u18 Premier League last season, a figure he’s already matched in 2023/24.

On top of those six u18 games, Ismail has also recently made the bench for the u19s in the UEFA Youth League, and the u21s in the Premier League 2.

The young left-back is clearly making progress through the ranks at club level, and he has plenty of options in the international game.

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Cam’ron Ismail (2nd L) with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Having been born and raised in Islington, Ismail is obviously eligible to play for England.

But the defender recently confirmed to Arsenal.com that his mother is Egyptian and his father is Nigerian, giving him two more options for his international future.

Ismail idolises Theo Walcott, and he was always desperate to play for his boyhood club Arsenal.

At first, the Gunners turned him down, twice. But they eventually signed him in September 2021, and he’s spent the last two years with the club of his dreams.

Jack Wilshere manages the Arsenal u18s in the FA Youth Cup (Photo via Arsenal.com)
Jack Wilshere manages the Arsenal u18s in the FA Youth Cup (Photo via Arsenal.com)

“Arriving at London Colney was a significant step closer to my dreams,” Ismail admitted. “The top-tier facilities and the opportunity to see Arsenal’s first-team players every day are inspiring.

“Just going into the building every day fuels my hunger and desire to one day get a professional contract and be the next Bukayo, Emile, Reiss, and Eddie.

“They’re guys who’ve made it through Hale End and are now playing at the first-team level, which is where I want to be.

“This season, my goal is simple: make as many appearances as possible, whether it’s with the Under-18s or the 21s. I simply love playing football.”