Who is Jack Henry-Francis? Arsenal career, age, position, stats and more

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Arsenal’s academy has created some impressive young talents and Jack Henry-Francis could be the latest in a long line of stars to come from Hale End.

The youngster joined the Gunners at the age of 12, where he was playing in the youth ranks at rivals Fulham.

Since joining the Arsenal academy, Jack Henry-Francis has worked through the academy age groups to feature at the under-18 and under-21 levels.

He is now regularly featuring in senior training sessions and is looking to make his impression on the first-team.

So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Arsenal youngster Jack Henry-Francis.

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How old is Jack Henry-Francis?

Jack Henry-Francis was born on September 23rd, 2003, which makes him 21-years-old at the time of writing and at the start of his professional football career.

He was born in London, England, but holds citizenship for the Republic of Ireland as well, featuring in their youth international teams.

What is Jack Henry-Francis’ position?

Jack Henry-Francis is a midfielder, who often plays in the deep-lying central role but can play a bit further forward if required.

His playing style is that of an energetic and tenacious midfielder, who is capable of pressing and putting pressure on the opposition.

What height is Jack Henry-Francis?

Jack Henry-Francis comes in at 1.81 metres tall – or roughly 5 feet 11 inches in height overall.

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Jack Henry-Francis loan at Sligo Rovers

While developing, Jack Henry-Francis managed to pick up some senior minutes with a loan spell at Irish side Sligo Rovers.

He joined on a short-term deal until the end of their season, lasting from July 2024 until November 2024.

In that time, he managed to pick up 13 appearances, with over 700 minutes under his belt to learn and gain experience from.

Jack Henry-Francis’ Arsenal career so far

So far in his career at Arsenal, Jack Henry-Francis has made 25 appearances for the under-18s, with over 50 appearances with the under-21s.

His displays and progression have seen him pick up some training sessions with the senior team, though he is yet to feature in a matchday squad.

The midfielder could, however, be the next big star to make his way into contention under Mikel Arteta.