# Khayon Edwards

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English footballer (born 2003)

Khayon Edwards Personal information Date of birth (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 22) Place of birth Islington, England Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] Position Striker Team information Current team Estoril Number 11 Youth career 2008–2023 Arsenal Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2023–2025 Arsenal 0 (0) 2024 → Leyton Orient (loan) 7 (0) 2025– Estoril 2 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2026

**Khayon Edwards** (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [striker](/source/Forward_(association_football)) for [Primeira Liga](/source/Primeira_Liga) club [Estoril](/source/G.D._Estoril_Praia).[2][3]

## Career

### Arsenal

Born in [Islington](/source/Islington),[1] Edwards began his career at [Arsenal](/source/Arsenal_F.C.),[4][5] joining at the age of 5,[6] and playing for their various youth teams.[7][8][9][10][11] After being linked with a transfer to [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.) in April 2022,[12][13] he turned professional in May 2022,[14][15] training with the first team later that year.[16]

He moved on loan to [Leyton Orient](/source/Leyton_Orient_F.C.) in February 2024.[17][18]

He was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2024–25 season.[19]

### Estoril

On 4 July 2025, Edwards joined [Primeira Liga](/source/Primeira_Liga) club [Estoril](/source/G.D._Estoril_Praia) on a three-year deal.[20]

## Personal life

Born in England, Edwards is of Jamaican descent.[21]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto_1-1) ["Khayon Edwards"](https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe671155/khayon-edwards/). *worldfootball.net*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Khayon Edwards](https://int.soccerway.com/players/khayon-edwards/649879/) at Soccerway

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Khayon Edwards](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=134944) at Soccerbase

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Arsenal youngster Khayon Edwards says senior teammate is a 'joke' in training"](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-khayon-edwards-gabriel-jesus-075841-20230704). *SPORTbible*. 4 July 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [""Sometimes he doesn't even have to talk" – Arsenal talent Khayon Edwards lavishes praise on Gunners leader with special aura"](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-sometimes-doesn-t-even-talk-arsenal-talent-khayon-edwards-lavishes-praise-gunners-leader-special-aura).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Deniran-Alleyne, Tashan (13 October 2022). ["Khayon Edwards profiled with Arsenal wonderkid named on the bench vs Bodo/Glimt"](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/who-is-khayon-edwards-arsenal-25257075). *Football London*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Dawson, Matt (6 February 2023). ["Move over Balogun: Arsenal have a future star in Khayon Edwards"](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-fc-news/folarin-balogun-arsenal-gunners-khayon-edwards-arteta-premier-league-academy-analysis/). *FootballFanCast*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Hargraves, Dan (4 April 2022). ["The next Saka: Who is Arsenal starlet Khayon Edwards?"](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-afc-in-the-pipeline-khayon-edwards/). *FootballFanCast*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Walls, Robbie (4 August 2023). ["Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could ease Jesus injury blow"](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-edwards-balogun-nketiah-jesus-injury-premier-league-arteta/). *FootballFanCast*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Tudball, Rosie (16 November 2023). ["Arsenal must unleash their "deadly" academy starlet who could be the next Saka"](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-academy-prospect-khayon-edwards-premier-league/). *FootballFanCast*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Arsenal U21s suffer defeat despite Khayon Edwards' injury return"](https://onefootball.com/fr/news/arsenal-u21s-suffer-defeat-despite-khayon-edwards-injury-return-36994784). *OneFootball*. 14 February 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Chelsea approach Arsenal youngster Edwards to boost flailing academy teams | Goal.com UK"](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-approach-arsenal-youngster-edwards-to-boost-flailing-academy-teams/blt4f92def3640b6013). *www.goal.com*. 10 April 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Reporter, Metro Transfer News (12 April 2022). ["Chelsea 'make contact' with Arsenal youngster in bid to snap up bright prospect"](https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/12/chelsea-make-contact-with-arsenal-youngster-khayon-edwards-in-bid-to-snap-up-bright-prospect-16448521/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract"](https://www.arsenal.com/khayon-edwards-signs-new-professional-contract). *Khayon Edwards signs first professional contract*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Ornstein, David. ["Arsenal's leading teenage striker Khayon Edwards signs long-term deal"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500048/2022/05/02/arsenals-leading-teenage-striker-khayon-edwards-signs-long-term-deal/). *The Athletic*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Dawson, Matt (13 October 2022). ["Arsenal: Khayon Edwards could be given his debut v Bodo/Glimt"](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-khayon-edwards-europa-league-arteta-stats-preview-analysis/). *FootballFanCast*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan"](https://www.arsenal.com/news/khayon-edwards-joins-leyton-orient-loan). *Khayon Edwards joins Leyton Orient on loan*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Leyton Orient sign Edwards and Adu-Adje on loan"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68176579) – via www.bbc.co.uk.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Contract updates: 20 players to depart this summer"](https://www.arsenal.com/news/contract-updates-20-players-depart-summer). *arsenal.com*. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Khayon Edwards é reforço do Estoril Praia"](https://estorilpraia.pt/blog/khayon-edwards-e-reforco-do-estoril-praia) [Khayon Edwards joins Estoril Praia]. *estroilpraia.pt* (in Portuguese). 4 July 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Edwards, Khayon Edwards - Footballer | BDFutbol"](https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j49304.html). *www.bdfutbol.com*.

v t e G.D. Estoril Praia – current squad 1 Robles 2 Sánchez 4 Ferro 5 Tsoungui 6 Orellana 7 Lominadze 8 Xeka 9 Marqués 10 Holsgrove 11 Edwards 12 J. Carvalho (c) 14 Begraoui 16 Turk 18 Israelov 19 Lacximicant 20 Costa 21 Pizzi 22 P. Carvalho 24 Amaral 25 Bacher 31 Dias 44 Boma 55 Parente 70 Peixinho 99 Guitane Manager: Cathro

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