Khayon Edwards Explained

Khayon Edwards
Birth Date:	12 September 2003
Birth Place:	Islington, England
Height:	1.80m^[1]
Position:	Striker
Currentclub:	Arsenal
Youthyears1:	2008–2023
Youthclubs1:	Arsenal
Years1:	2023–
Clubs1:	Arsenal
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2024
Clubs2:	→ Leyton Orient (loan)
Caps2:	7
Goals2:	0
Club-Update:	20:36, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Khayon Edwards (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a striker.

Career

Born in Islington,^[1] Edwards began his career at Arsenal,^{[2] [3]} joining at the age of 5,^[4] and playing for their various youth teams.^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]} After being linked with a transfer to Chelsea in April 2022,^{[10] [11]} he turned professional in May 2022.^{[12] [13]} He trained with the first team later that year.^[14]

He moved on loan to Leyton Orient in February 2024.^{[15] [16]}

Personal life

Born in England, Edwards is of Jamaican descent.^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Khayon Edwards. worldfootball.net.
2. Web site: Arsenal youngster Khayon Edwards says senior teammate is a 'joke' in training. 4 July 2023. SPORTbible.
3. Web site: "Sometimes he doesn’t even have to talk" – Arsenal talent Khayon Edwards lavishes praise on Gunners leader with special aura.
4. Web site: Khayon Edwards profiled with Arsenal wonderkid named on the bench vs Bodo/Glimt. Tashan. Deniran-Alleyne. 13 October 2022. Football London.
5. Web site: Move over Balogun: Arsenal have a future star in Khayon Edwards. Matt. Dawson. 6 February 2023. FootballFanCast.
6. Web site: The next Saka: Who is Arsenal starlet Khayon Edwards?. Dan. Hargraves. 4 April 2022. FootballFanCast.
7. Web site: Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could ease Jesus injury blow. Robbie. Walls. 4 August 2023. FootballFanCast.
8. Web site: Arsenal must unleash their "deadly" academy starlet who could be the next Saka. Rosie. Tudball. 16 November 2023. FootballFanCast.
9. Web site: Arsenal U21s suffer defeat despite Khayon Edwards’ injury return. 14 February 2024. OneFootball.
10. Web site: Chelsea approach Arsenal youngster Edwards to boost flailing academy teams | Goal.com UK. 10 April 2022. www.goal.com.
11. Web site: Chelsea 'make contact' with Arsenal youngster in bid to snap up bright prospect. Metro Transfer News. Reporter. 12 April 2022.
12. Web site: Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract. Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract.
13. Web site: Arsenal’s leading teenage striker Khayon Edwards signs long-term deal. David. Ornstein. The Athletic.
14. Web site: Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could be given his debut v Bodo/Glimt. Matt. Dawson. 13 October 2022. FootballFanCast.
15. Web site: Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan. Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan.
16. Web site: Leyton Orient sign Edwards and Adu-Adje on loan. www.bbc.co.uk.
17. Web site: Edwards, Khayon Edwards - Footballer | BDFutbol. www.bdfutbol.com.