Who is Reuell Walters? Arsenal wonderkid to replace Jurrien Timber
Tom Hancock
- 18 Aug 2023 13:36 BST
- 5 min read
Arsenal have been dealt a major blow with the news that Jurrien Timber needs surgery on an ACL injury, which could well rule their summer signing out until at least the New Year.
And Mikel Arteta’s search for a replacement has thrown up an unlikely name: Reuell Walters.
Could the Gunners youngster really be the player to fill the £38m void left by the injured Timber? Let’s find out a bit more about him…
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal turn to wonderkid Walters as Timber replacement
What position does Walters play in?
Like Timber, Walters is a versatile defender. Primarily a right-back, he can also operate at centre-back – although so far, he seems to have only done so as the right-sided centre-half in a back three.
How good is Walters?
In his profile on Arsenal’s official website, Walters is described as “a determined and attacking right-back”.
While he is still waiting to make his senior debut, he has caught the eye in Premier League 2 (the Premier League’s U23 competition) and was the only non first-team player to go on the Gunners’ pre-season tour of the USA last summer – when he also started their friendly against Nurnberg.
Walters has represented England up to U19 level and is also eligible to represent Germany through his paternal grandmother.
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When does Walters’ contract expire?
Walters signed his first professional contract last year, although it unclear how long the deal is due to last.
What is Walters’ shirt number?
Walters wears the number 97 shirt for Arsenal.
How old is Walters?
Born on December 16, 2004, Walters is 18 years old at the time of writing.
What is Walters’ Instagram?
Walters’ Instagram can be found under the handle @reullwalters. He has 32.8k followers as of August 2023.
