Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles was born on the 29th of August 1997, and he is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder, right-back or left wing-back for Premier League club Arsenal. He also represents the England national team.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Arsenal

Early career

As per skysport report, Maitland-Niles is a product of Arsenal’s academy having joined the club at the age of six. The star midfielder has made the step up to Arsenal’s U21s during the 2013–14 season, having broken into the U18 set up the season before. Again, he signed his first professional contract with Arsenal on the 24th of October 2014.Information Guide Nigeria

2015–16: Loan to Ipswich Town

On the 2nd of July 2015, Maitland-Niles signed for Ipswich Town on a season-long loan for the 2015–16 season. Upon joining the club, he was given a number seven shirt ahead of a new season.

2017–2020: First-team breakthrough, FA Cup win

As per ESPN REPORT, On his return to Arsenal the following season, Maitland-Niles started a match away at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup at right-back. Maitland-Niles again started at centre midfield against Southampton in an FA Cup fourth-round game in an eventual 5–0 win for Arsenal. The young star came on as a substitute in the 74th minute in Arsenal’s 2–0 win against Sutton United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Maitland-Niles established himself as a regular first-team player in Arsène Wenger’s final season as manager of the club, making 28 total appearances in all competitions. And on the 12th of June 2018, he signed a long-term contract at Arsenal.Information Guide Nigeria

On the 29th of August Maitland-Niles started the 2020 FA Community Shield, taking and scoring the second penalty in a penalty shoot-out win against Liverpool after the match ended 1–1. In the FA Community Shield, Maitland-Niles was awarded the man of the match. Maitland-Niles later struggled to secure a place in Mikel Arteta’s first team, with interest coming from West Brom and Southampton to sign on loan.

International career

According to an ESPN report, Maitland-Niles has played for England at various levels within the youth setup of the Three Lions. The young star, he made three appearances for England U17 in 2014. Again, he was then called up by England U18 in November 2014 and scored on his debut, in a 3–2 win over Poland U18. He went on to make four appearances for the England U18 side.Information Guide Nigeria

Fortunately for him, on the 29th of August 2020, Maitland-Niles was called up to the England senior squad by Gareth Southgate for the UEFA Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark. He made his debut on 8 September coming on as a substitute against Denmark.Information Guide Nigeria

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ Net Worth and Salary

According to a Forbes report, Maitland-Niles’ net worth is £10 million in 2022. At present, he has a professional contract with Arsenal. The club pays him a £2.5 million yearly wage. During the beginning of his professional career, he earned a weekly wage of £4,500 from the club. Currently, his market value is around €10 million. It peaked at €18 million back in September of 2019.NYSC Portal

Honours

Arsenal

FA Cup: 2019–20

FA Community Shield: 2017,[73] 2020

EFL Cup runner-up: 2017–18

UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2018–1

Roma

UEFA Europa Conference League: 2021–22NYSC Portal

England U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: 201

Individual

Ipswich Town Player of the Month: September 2015

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