Myles Lewis-Skelly grew up in north London and joined Arsenal’s academy as a child. He broke into the first team in 2024/25 at left-back, though he is a midfielder by trade.
Lewis-Skelly’s composure on the ball and willingness to move into midfield from full-back quickly made him a regular under Mikel Arteta. He played in the Champions League knockout rounds in his first season as a starter.
His form earned him a senior England call-up in March 2025, and he scored on his debut against Albania, becoming one of the youngest players to score on a first England appearance.
Playing style
Lewis-Skelly is a midfielder by trade who has played mostly at left-back for Arsenal, moving into midfield when the team has the ball. He is composed and confident in possession, comfortable receiving under pressure and playing forward passes. He also has an aggressive, competitive streak that made an immediate impression on supporters. His maturity at a young age impressed Mikel Arteta, who trusted him in some of the biggest matches of the season, including in the Champions League.
International career
Lewis-Skelly made his England debut in March 2025 and scored against Albania at Wembley. He has been part of the senior squad since.
Career in numbers
Lewis-Skelly’s senior club career, which began in 2024/25, has so far brought 81 appearances and 1 goals for Arsenal. So far in 2026/27 he has made 6 appearances for Arsenal. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.