Overview
- Marli Salmon, aged 16 years and 103 days, came on late for Ben White in the 3-0 victory at Club Brugge to become the sixth youngest player to feature in the Champions League.
- Arteta said the staff expected to use Salmon and praised the academy’s preparation, noting the defender was ready to perform on the European stage.
- According to UEFA, Salmon is the third player aged 16 or younger that Arsenal have fielded in the Champions League, following Max Dowman and Jack Wilshere.
- Salmon’s appearance arrived before any senior domestic league or cup match for Arsenal, after earlier minutes this season with the U21s in the Football League Trophy.
- Dowman set the competition’s youngest-ever appearance record last month at 15 years and 308 days, with Youssoufa Moukoko and Lamine Yamal among other notable teenage debutants.