Josh Nichols

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Josh Nichols
Personal information
Full name Joshua Joel Marcel Nichols
Date of birth (2006-07-26) 26 July 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth Newham, England
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) [1]
Position(s) Right Back
Team information
Current team
Arsenal
Number 48
Youth career
2014–2024 Arsenal
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Arsenal 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9:31 (UTC) 24 July 2025

Joshua Joel Marcel Nichols (born 26 July 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal. [2]

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Career

A right-back, he had trials at Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham before joining Arsenal aged eight. [3] He signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2024. [4] That summer, he played with the Arsenal first team on their pre-season tour, impressing in a friendly against Manchester United. [5]

He made his professional debut on 25 September 2024, starting in a 5–1 EFL Cup win against Bolton Wanderers. [6]

Personal life

Nichols was born in the London Borough of Newham and supported Arsenal as a child. He later lived in Essex. [7] Although born in England, he is reportedly eligible to play internationally for Nigeria through his mother and Jamaica and Guyana through his father. [8]

References

  1. https://www.premierleague.com/players/127721/Josh-Nichols/overview
  2. "Josh Nichols". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. Colings, Simon (25 September 2024). "Five Arsenal youngsters in line to shine in Carabao Cup as injury problems mount for Bolton clash". Evening Standard. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. Oaten, Zack (15 July 2024). "NICHOLS PROUD OF ARSENAL PRO DEAL". Tribal Football. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. Hepburn, Daniel (Jul 28, 2024). "Who is Josh Nichols - The Arsenal Youngster Impressing During Pre-Season". Give Me Sport. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. Wright, Stephen (25 September 2024). "Team news: Rotation for Bolton cup clash". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  7. Davies, Luke (25 September 2024). "Who is Arsenal ace Josh Nichols? Neymar influence, West Ham rejection, Gunners hero mentor". Football.London. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  8. "Nichols makes Nigerian mum proud with sterling Arsenal debut". Punchng. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.