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Khayon Edwards

Khayon Edwards

English footballer (born 2003)

Khayon Edwards (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a striker.[2][3]

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Career

Born in Islington,[1] Edwards began his career at Arsenal,[4][5] joining at the age of 5,[6] and playing for their various youth teams.[7][8][9][10][11] After being linked with a transfer to Chelsea in April 2022,[12][13] he turned professional in May 2022.[14][15] He trained with the first team later that year.[16]

He moved on loan to Leyton Orient in February 2024.[17][18]

Personal life

Born in England, Edwards is of Jamaican descent.[19]

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