Gedion Zelalem

Gedion Zelalem is a midfielder currently playing in Arsenal’s Under-21 team.

Youth career

Zelalem joined Arsenal from American side Olney Rovers in 2013 after a successful trial. He spent time with the Under-16s initially before graduating to feature for the Under-21s and Under-19s, as well as the youth team. In January 2014, he made his first team debut as he came off the bench in an FA Cup victory over Coventry City.

International

Gedion has represented Germany at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 level. It is believed he is also eligible to represent the USA, where he grew up.

Career statistics

Gedion Zelalem
Full Name Gedion Zelalem
Date of Birth 26 January 1997
Age 27 years
Place of Birth Berlin, Germany
Position Midfielder
Nationality German
Current club Arsenal
Previous club/s Olney Rovers
Club Season Under-21 Under-19 Under-18 Total
Starts Subs Goals Starts Subs Goals Starts Subs Goals Starts Subs Goals
Arsenal 2013-14 9 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 0 21 2 0
2014-15 18 1 0 6 0 1 7 0 1 31 1 2
Career total 27 2 0 11 0 1 14 0 1 52 3 2

(Correct up to end of 2014-15)

Career honours

Contract

Gedion signed his first professional contract at Arsenal upon turning 17 in early 2014.


Last modified on 24 June 2016, at 20:09