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Who is Reiss Nelson, where have Arsenal loaned him and how many goals has the winger scored this season?

The Gunners winger is joining the likes of fellow Englishmen Jadon Sancho and Ademola Lookman to have impressed in Germany in recent years

ENGLISH youngsters have been enjoying huge success in Germany, with Jadon Sancho and Ademola Lookman impressing.

Reiss Nelson is latest to show his talents abroad and has even played in the Champions League.

 Reiss Nelson made an instant impact on his debut for Hoffenheim
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Reiss Nelson made an instant impact on his debut for HoffenheimCredit: PA:Press Association

Who is Reiss Nelson?

The young winger joined Arsenal at the age of seven, before rising through the ranks at the club.

He showed off his talents in the youth teams, before making his first senior appearance in a pre-season fixture against Bayern Munich.

Nelson has also featured at various levels for the England, notably being a part of the Team of the Tournament at the Under-17 European Championship in 2016.

How old is Reiss Nelson?

Nelson was born December 10, 1999 in Elephant and Castle, London.

The 18-year-old attacker has a Zimbabwean father and an English mother.

He started out his career with local side Lewisham Borough.

 Nelson signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates
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Nelson signed a new long-term contract at the EmiratesCredit: Getty - Contributor

Where has he been loaned out to?

Reiss Nelson joined Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in August 2018 on a season-long loan on the same day he signed a new long-term contract at the club.

The winger scored on his debut against Fortuna Dusseldorf, just 15 minutes after coming off the bench.

And he netted a further two goals during Hoffenheim's match at Nurnberg, leaving him on four goals so far this season.

Nelson has continued his fine form at the Rhein-Necker-Arena outfit, with four goals in five Bundesliga appearances this season.

His incredible start at Hoffenheim has left the attacker pondering a potential permanent move to Germany.

Hoffenheim stars including warm-up for Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk as Arsenal prodigy Reiss Nelson is on the bench
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