Arsenal are undergoing something of a youth revolution under Mikel Arteta. From signing youngsters and giving them crucial responsibility to shipping out older players, Arteta has refreshed the team’s spine. However, the youth quality is not always sourced from outside. The best case is always when a youngster breaks through from the academy. Fans certainly have more attachment to such players. Therefore, the rise of Brooke Norton-Cuffy is making Gunners‘ fans giddy.
After signing a new contract, Norton-Cuffy has ensured he has time on his side to wow Arsenal fans. If his recent rise has been any indication, that is precisely what he will do.
Who is Brooke Norton-Cuffy?
Brooke Norton-Cuffy is an 18-year-old Arsenal academy graduate who primarily plays as a Right-Back. With modern football undergoing a gegenpressing revolution, strong and athletic fullbacks are worth their weight in gold. Therefore, Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s rise at Arsenal is coming at an opportune time.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy has also turned out as a Left-Back, showing his two-footedness. Moreover, he has played some games as a Centre-Back too, where his physicality and aggression has allowed him to hold his own.
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Brooke Norton-Cuffy potential
There was widespread relief and excitement when the news of his contract renewal made the rounds. Arsenal have elected to go into the new season with just Cedric and Tomiyasu as their recognised right-backs. Although they are good players in their own right, it was an admission of Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s potential that Arsenal did not seek an upgrade.
Championssssssssss!!!!!!😁🏆 pic.twitter.com/eBrGCNpuPj
— Brooke Norton-Cuffy (@brookenc2) July 1, 2022
The teenage right-back has starred for England’s youth teams and spent the last season on loan at Lincoln City. He acquitted himself well in his first season of senior football. Sterling performances in England’s U19 Euro-winning campaign has further increased the excitement around his talent. It wouldn’t be surprising if Brooke Norton-Cuffy has a few appearances for the first team by the end of the season.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy stats
As said earlier, Brooke Norton-Cuffy has only played a single season of senior football. Moreover, the position he plays, Right-Back in a defensive team, ensured his impact was difficult to gauge in raw stats.
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