From the last training session that we did make me to understand that this player have all it takes to be better than Yamal later in the future, He’s the only Skillful and unpredictable player that we have now”, Jurrien Timber Named the ONE Arsenal Academy player who’s tearing defenders apart in training lately – Not Nwaneri and Not Daxman
In a surprising and bold statement during Arsenal’s latest pre-season press conference, defender Jurrien Timber has revealed the identity of an academy star who, according to him, possesses the talent to surpass Lamine Yamal in the coming years.
Speaking after the club’s final training session ahead of their preseason tour, Timber couldn’t hold back his admiration for the young prospect currently taking Arsenal training by storm — and it’s neither Ethan Nwaneri nor highly-touted Omari Daxman.
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🎙️ Timber’s Praise for the Rising Talent
When asked about standout performances from the club’s youth players, Timber was quick to single out one name that has reportedly been tearing defenders apart in first-team training.
> “From the last training session we did, it made me understand this player has everything it takes to be better than Yamal in the future,” Timber said. “He’s the only skillful and unpredictable player we have now. The way he moves, the way he beats experienced defenders — it’s frightening.”
While Timber didn’t initially reveal the name, Arsenal insiders have confirmed the player in question is 16-year-old winger Zion Kamara, a dazzling talent from the Hale End academy system.
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⚽ Who Is Zion Kamara?
Kamara, a London-born wide forward of Sierra Leonean descent, has quietly risen through the Arsenal youth ranks over the last 18 months. Known for his electric pace, flair, and fearlessness in one-on-one situations, he’s now training regularly with the first team and is tipped to feature prominently in Arsenal’s preseason matches.
Several first-team players have reportedly been left stunned by his sharp turns, audacious nutmegs, and confidence to take on senior defenders like Ben White and Kieran Tierney.
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📣 Buzz Inside the Camp
Arteta is believed to be closely monitoring Kamara’s development, with one member of the coaching staff describing him as “the most naturally gifted winger the academy has produced in years.”
The coaching team is said to be weighing up the possibility of including Kamara in Arsenal’s preseason squad for their U.S. tour, giving him the chance to showcase his ability on a bigger stage.
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📝 What Timber’s Remark Means
Timber’s public endorsement has only added to the growing hype around Kamara. Comparisons to Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal are bold, but those within Arsenal believe Kamara’s raw talent and unpredictability give him a ceiling few others in England’s youth system can match.
If he continues this trajectory, Kamara could soon follow in the footsteps of academy graduates like Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe in making the jump to senior football.
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📺 Eyes on the Next Friendly
Fans and pundits alike will be eager to see if Kamara earns minutes in Arsenal’s next preseason fixture. Should he continue to impress, the young winger may be on the verge of a breakout year — with Timber’s ringing endorsement already placing a spotlight firmly on his shoulders.