Brayden Clarke

Brayden Cian Clarke (born 3 July 2007) is a footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League side Arsenal.^[3] Born in England, he has represented Wales at youth level.

Brayden Clarke

Brayden Clarke in 2025.
Personal information
Full name	Brayden Cian Clarke [1]
Date of birth	(2007-07-03) 3 July 2007 (age 18)[2]
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Arsenal
Number	74
Youth career
2016–2024	Wolves
2024–	Arsenal
International career‡
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022	Wales U16	6	(0)
2022–2024	Wales U17	19	(0)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 27 May 2024

Early career

Clarke was born on 3 July 2007 in Birmingham, West Midlands as his father Nigel Quashie was playing for West Bromwich Albion at the time. In 2004, at the age of three, he moved to Hagley. He started his youth career at local club West Hagley and Stourbridge FC before joining the Wolverhampton Wanderers academy at nine years old.^[4]

In December 2022, at the age of 15, he made his debut for the Wolves U21 side.^[5]

In March 2024, he joined the academy of fellow Premier League club Arsenal.^[6][7][8]

In July 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Arsenal

In May 2025, he had his first senior team call up and was named on the bench for Arsenal in the Premier League at only 17 years old.

International career

Clarke was born in England and is of English and Scottish descent through his father, and Welsh and English descent through his mother.^[4] He is eligible to represent England but currently plays for Wales. At the age of 15, he made his debut for Wales U17s.^[9] He featured for Wales at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2023 and 2024.^[10][11] He is the only player in Wales history to play in 2 consecutive Euro finals. He has also played for Wales at the UEFA European Under-19s Championship in 2025.