Gedion Zelalem impressed on his Arsenal U21 debut in defeat at Liverpool.
The youngster has been likened to former Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas, now of Barcelona.
Arsenal U21 coach Steve Gatting told arsenal.com: "He came out of it with a lot of credit. He's only 16 and that was the first game he's played for the Club at a competitive level, and what a place to make your debut! He came out of it well. He shows for the ball a lot. He's got a bit of presence on the pitch and he passed it well."