Emile Smith Rowe was born on the 28th of July 2000, is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.Information Guide Nigeria
Club career
Arsenal
Early years
As per the BBC sport report, it is claimed that Smith Rowe joined Arsenal’s Hale End Academy in 2010 at the age of ten, after playing for South London-based team Glebe. And he made his first appearance for the Under-23s in 2016–17, at the age of 16. Rowe continued in the Under-23s during the 2017–18 season, making 10 appearances for the side, recorded 2 assists and 1 goal. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 31 July 2017.Information Guide Nigeria
Again, the young star signed a new long-term professional contract with Arsenal on the 31st of July 2018, when he was described by head coach Unai Emery as having “lots of potential”. However, the length of the contract was not disclosed by Arsenal, but it was reported to be five years.Information Guide Nigeria
2018–2020: Loans to RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town
On the 31st of January 2019, he joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season. Agin, after signing, Leipzig discovered that Smith Rowe was not fully recovered from a groin injury. Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick said: “He will not be fully training with us in the next two to three weeks”. Statistics has it that gue to his injury issue, he only played a total of 28 minutes in three substitute appearances during his time at Leipzig.
2020–present: First-team breakthrough
As per the ESPN report, on the 29th of August 2020, Smith Rowe was named an unused substitute in the 2020 FA Community Shield, in which Arsenal defeated Premier League winners Liverpool 5–4 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 in 90 minutes. However, following his return to Arsenal, Smith Rowe struggled with injuries before returning to fitness in the autumn. Although he performed well in Arsenal’s Europa League group fixtures, scoring or assisting in each of his matches, he did not start any of Arsenal’s league matches in October or November. Following Arsenal’s worst league start in decades, manager Mikel Arteta entrusted Smith Rowe with the number 10 role, replacing Willian on Boxing Day against London rivals Chelsea, to inspire a 3–1 home win to end the club’s poor run of form.Information Guide Nigeria
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On the 19th of February 2022, Smith Rowe scored the opening goal against Brentford in a 2-1 home win. Reports has it that the goal, his 10th of the 2021-22 season, made him the first Hale End graduate since Cesc Fàbregas in 2009–10 to hit double figures in a season.Information Guide Nigeria
International career
According to the report from skysport, Smith Rowe has been capped by England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level whilst progressing through the ranks at Arsenal’s academy. In the month of April 2017, Smith Rowe was included in the squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He came off the bench in the semi-final against Turkey but did not play in the final as England were defeated on penalties by Spain. In the month of October, he was part of the squad that won the U-17 World Cup. The young star scored in the group stage against Iraq and provided an assist for Rhian Brewster to score against Brazil in the semi-final.Information Guide Nigeria
The report has it that Smith Rowe received his first call up to the England senior team in November 2021 for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Albania and San Marino.Information Guide Nigeria
Emile Smith Rowe’s net worth
His estimated net worth is less than $4.7 million. Nevertheless, by playing professional football, he earns a significant income.NYSC Portal
Emile Smith Rowe’s salary
He signed a five-year, $6.4 million contract with Arsenal F.C., which includes $1.27 million yearly average pay.NYSC Portal
Honours
Arsenal
FA Community Shield: 2020
England U17
FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017
UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017
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