Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Myles Lewis-Skelly

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Myles Lewis-Skelly made an impact.

Myles Anthony Lewis-Skelly is an English professional footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder and left-back for Arsenal, a Premier League club, and represents the England national team. He is a promising young player making strides in professional football.

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2011: Youngest Player to Start Since 2011

On 11 December, Lewis-Skelly made his first Champions League start in a 3–0 win over Ligue 1 side Monaco, becoming the youngest player to start for Arsenal in the competition since 2011.

2022: FA Youth Cup Campaign

During the 2022-23 FA Youth Cup campaign, Lewis-Skelly received acclaim for his performances, where Arsenal reached the final but were defeated by West Ham United.

February 2023: Scholarship Deal with Arsenal

In February 2023, Myles Lewis-Skelly agreed to a scholarship deal with Arsenal, which kept him at Hale End for two more years, making him eligible for a professional contract.

September 2023: England U-18 Debut

On 6 September 2023, Lewis-Skelly made his England U-18 debut during a 2–0 defeat to France in Limoges.

October 2023: Signs First Professional Contract

On 5 October 2023, Arsenal announced that Myles Lewis-Skelly had signed his first professional contract with the club.

2023: UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2023, Lewis-Skelly was called up to the England under-17 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where he scored in a match against the Netherlands.

September 2024: Senior Debut Against Manchester City

On 22 September 2024, Myles Lewis-Skelly made his senior debut for Arsenal in a 2–2 draw away at Manchester City, coming on for Jurriën Timber in second-half injury time. In the same match, he received a yellow card by referee Michael Oliver before his debut.

September 2024: England U19 Debut

On 7 September 2024, Lewis-Skelly made his England U19 debut during a 1–1 draw away to Croatia.

2024: First-Team Debut with Arsenal

Myles Lewis-Skelly made his first-team debut with Arsenal during their 2024–25 campaign.

January 2025: Red Card and Subsequent Appeal

On 25 January 2025, Lewis-Skelly was controversially shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver against Wolverhampton Wanderers after a foul on Matt Doherty. However, on 28 January, Arsenal's appeal against the red card was upheld.

March 2025: Senior Squad Selection and Debut

In March 2025, Lewis-Skelly was selected for the senior England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. He debuted and scored his first international goal against Albania.

March 2025: First England Senior Call-up and Debut Goal

On 14 March 2025, Lewis-Skelly received his first England senior call-up and scored the first goal in the match against Albania on 21 March, becoming the youngest England player to score on his senior debut.