Arsenal goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, becomes club’s youngest-ever starter

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LONDON (AP) — Jack Porter became 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 on Wednesday.

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LONDON (AP) — Jack Porter became 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 on Wednesday.

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 said.

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)
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)

Porter is an England under-17 international and was a substitute for Arsenal’s game against Manchester City on Sunday.

He is the second-youngest player to represent Arsenal’s first team.

Ethan Nwaneri holds that record after coming on as a substitute aged 15 years, 181 days in September 2022.

Nwaneri scored twice in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over the third-division club.

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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)
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 Declan Rice, left, shakes hands with Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter before 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)
Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, shakes hands with Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter before 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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