Josh Nichols
English footballer (born 2006)
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Joshua Joel Ayobami Nichols (born 26 July 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Joel Ayobami Nichols | ||
| Date of birth | 26 July 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Newham, England | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal | ||
| Number | 48 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2024 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9:31 (UTC) 24 July 2025 | |||
Career
A right-back, he had trials at Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham before joining Arsenal aged eight.[3] He signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2024.[4] That summer, he played with the Arsenal first team on their pre-season tour, impressing in a friendly against Manchester United.[5]
He made his professional debut on 25 September 2024, starting in a 5–1 EFL Cup win against Bolton Wanderers.[6]
Personal life
Nichols was born in the London Borough of Newham and supported Arsenal as a child. He later lived in Essex.[7] Although born in England, he is reportedly eligible to play internationally for Nigeria through his mother and Jamaica and Guyana through his father.[8]
