Lewis-Skelly approaches Kanu’s Champions League semi-final record
Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to matching a notable UEFA Champions League record set by Nwankwo Kanu. The young Arsenal midfielder has started three Champions League semi-final matches, joining an elite group of teenage players to achieve this feat. Kanu’s record, set during his time at Ajax, stands at four semi-final starts as a teenager. Lewis-Skelly’s performances have highlighted his growing influence in Arsenal’s European campaign.
Match highlights
- Myles Lewis-Skelly has started three Champions League semi-final matches as a teenager, just one behind Nwankwo Kanu’s record of four.
- Kanu set his record during his early years at Ajax, featuring prominently in the mid-1990s campaigns.
- Lewis-Skelly played 74 minutes in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, helping secure their first Champions League final appearance in 20 years.
- Only Iker Casillas and Nwankwo Kanu have more semi-final starts as teenagers in the competition’s history.
- George Ilenikhena recently broke Kanu’s record as the youngest African to reach 15 Champions League appearances, achieving this milestone during his time with AS Monaco.
