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From Saka to 15-year-old Dauman, Arsenal youth training tells you what is the real foundation of a wealthy family

11:59am, 26 August 2025【Football】

The air at Emirates Stadium seemed to have solidified.

Whenever the ball rolls to the feet of a 15-year-old boy, the breathing of 60,000 spectators will unconsciously slow down. His teammates, those stars worth tens of millions, tacitly created space for him and sent the ball to his area.

This young man is named Max Doman. A student who is four months away from his 16th birthday and should have been preparing for the high school entrance examination. But on the grand stage of the Premier League, he became the focus of the world.

Not only did he become the second youngest player in Premier League history at the age of 15 years and 235 days, but what is even more jaw-dropping is that among the stars, he looks like the most threatening one. Leeds United's defense has no choice but to do anything about him. Every touch, every turn, every forward insertion, shines with extraordinary talent visible to the naked eye. After the game, Arteta smiled and said, "This is what we see in training every day." But he immediately added, his tone full of awe: "But he is so sure that he can do all this on this stage at the age of 15, which is something I have never seen in my life." The emergence of Doman was like a lightning flash that cut through the sky, once again illuminating Arsenal's most proud treasure house - Hel Ende Youth Training Academy.

[Behind the Storm of Youth]

When the game came to an end, a picture that made all gun fans burst into tears appeared on the lawn of Emirates Stadium: 15-year-old Daoman fought side by side with 18-year-old Ethan Envanieri and 18-year-old Miles Lewis-Skerley. Three players from Hel Ender jointly supported the team's future.

And behind them is Bukayo Saka, the patron saint of this youth training camp. The core of the team, who just scored a goal but unfortunately retired, is the ultimate idol and goal of catching up for all the junior brothers of Hel Ende. Even new player Eberec Eze is also a former player of Hel Ende who returned home. He was given up here when he was 13 years old, but after many years he went around and returned to his hometown as a son Gunmeng.

As club chairman Josh Kroenke said: "They know what Arsenal means." This sense of belonging, rooted in blood, is a wealth that cannot be replaced by any sky-high signing.

[Youth Training, Arsenal's Money Printing Machine]

This sense of belonging brings spiritual power and tangible and shocking economic value.

Today, Arsenal has the second most expensive lineup in the world, with a total value of up to 1.14 billion pounds. The net transfer expenses to build this team were £826 million. The huge difference between this is exactly the terrifying creativity that the Hel Ende Youth Training Camp made of nothing. In this comparison of value and cost, no Premier League team can match Arsenal. Behind this is the continuous contribution of the production line of Helnde:

Bukayo Saka: worth 129.3 million pounds. Hel Ende's treasure is a world-class star, and he is only 23 years old.

Ethan Nwanelli: £48 million. At the age of 18, he is already the core of the midfield in the future.

Miles Lewis-Skelly: £39 million. Also 18 years old, it has shown great potential.

Now, it's Dauman's turn next. A 15-year-old boy has a valuation of zero for the time being (need to sign a professional contract at the age of 16), but his future imagination space is so big that it is trembling.

[A highway paved for geniuses] The emergence of geniuses is not accidental. Behind this is the top-down, clear and clear system construction of the entire Arsenal club.

Youth Training Director Mertesak and his coaching team are responsible for digging and cultivating these uncensored jades. First-team coach Arteta is the chief engineer who is the most bold and trusts them the most.

The close relationship between Arteta and Mertesak ensures seamless connection between youth training and the first team, paving a direct highway to the dream for the geniuses. Arsenal has given players 18 and under more playing time since last season, more than any other Premier League team.

Arteta not only dares to use people, but is also good at shaping players. Saka, under his command, grew from a full-back to a world-class right winger. Lewis Skelly was transformed from midfield to left back. This coaching ability to turn stones into gold greatly accelerates the growth rate of geniuses.

【The future is here】

Of course, Daoman's future path still requires careful planning and protection. After all, he has one year left to take the high school entrance examination.

But there is no doubt that his shock at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday has announced to the world that Arsenal's youth training academy is not only the inheritance of their glorious history, but also the most powerful and irreplaceable weapon for them to win the future.

In the wave of gold and dollar football, Arsenal has found the password to success in its own unique way. This password is engraved on every inch of Hel End's turf.