Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has been shortlisted for the 2025 Kopa Trophy an award that identifies the best under-21 footballer in the world.
The news, announced by the official Ballon d’Or account, has created hype among Arsenal fans and people who have witnessed his meteoric rise in the last year.
At just 18 years old, Lewis-Skelly is already causing waves on some of the game’s biggest platforms.
Having broken into the Arsenal first team towards the end of last season, he made an impact with calm, mature performances that didn’t come anywhere near his youthful years.
Whether he was winning the ball back or calmly playing out from midfield, he looked completely at home in a senior side full of experienced internationals.
His journey over the past year has been remarkable. Not long ago, he was playing academy football, working quietly behind the scenes.
Then came his senior debut and in what felt like an instant, he became one of Arsenal’s most talked-about young talents. His performances caught the eye not just of fans and pundits, but also of top football observers across Europe.
Being nominated for the Kopa Trophy puts him in elite company. Previous winners include names like Kylian Mbappé, Pedri, and Jude Bellingham, all players who went on to become stars. For Lewis-Skelly, it’s a sign that he’s on a similar path and that the football world is paying close attention.
Although he hasn’t spoken publicly about the nomination just yet, it’s clear this is a special moment in his young career.
It’s also a proud moment for Arsenal, whose academy continues to produce top-level talent ready to compete at the highest level.
Whether he wins the trophy or not, one thing is clcome, Myles Lewis-Skelly is a name we’re going to be hearing a lot more of in the years to come.