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Charlie Patino is an Arsenal youth talent. We are here to provide you with all the information you require, including his position and style of play.
Arsenal fans’ repeated pleas for the young sensation to be included in Arsenal’s squad for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup meeting with Sunderland have finally been answered.
The adolescent midfielder might become Arsenal’s latest rising star, following in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas, Jack Wilshere, Bukayo Saka, and Emile Smith Rowe.
What contribution will Patino make to the Gunners’ set-up?Patino plays what position?
Patino is a center midfielder who prefers to play in the No. 8 position.
The left-footed adolescent, whose road to the Arsenal first team has been compared to that of Phil Foden at Manchester City, has advanced quickly through the Arsenal development ranks, making his Under-23 debut before the age of 18.
Patino’s playing style:
Patino’s father, Jules, is Spanish, and his game is highly influenced by his heritage.
Patino aspires to be like Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta and former Arsenal stars Santi Cazorla, Cesc Fabregas, and Mikel Arteta, with his game dominated by that characteristic Spanish fluidity.
Although he was brought up in a household of Deportivo La Coruna supporters, the midfielder was previously on Barcelona’s radar.
Sean O’Connor discovered Jack Wilshere, and he told me Charlie is the best player to ever come through the Hale End doors.” Brian Stapleton, the Arsenal scout who first noticed Patino while he was playing for Luton Town, said that “The kid is brimming with potential, but he isn’t quite there yet.”
Arsenal have a road for him, and he’s likely to follow in the footsteps of Phil Foden at Manchester City.
Charlie possesses an incredible understanding of his position on the pitch and the positions of other players.” His vision is so sharp that he can split an opponent’s defense with a pass.
“And he had that passion to succeed. When he’s on the pitch, he can be a beast; he’s a champion. ”
Patino represents which country?
Patino has represented England at the U19 level, making his Three Lions debut in October.
He retains his eligibility to play for Spain via his father, with the Spanish federation reportedly attempting to convince the Watford-born midfielder to switch
