Arsenal goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, becomes club’s youngest-ever starter
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta talks to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Dave Thompson]
LONDON (AP) — Jack Porter has become Arsenal’s youngest-ever player to start a first-team game when the 16-year-old goalkeeper made his debut against Bolton in the English League Cup. At 16 years, 72 days old, Porter surpasses club icon Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years, 177 days when he started against Rotherham in October 2003. Porter was selected in place of first choice David Raya, who was ruled out with a thigh injury. Arsenal won 5-1.
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Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter, left, is challenged by Bolton's John McAtee during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates stadium in London, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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