It made him Arsenal 's youngster ever player , though this record has since been broken by Cesc Fabregas .
The midfielder made his debut aged just 16 in a League Cup match against Middlesbrough in November 1999 .
It made midfielder Arsenal 's youngster ever player , though this record has since been broken by Cesc Fabregas .
The midfielder made his debut aged just 16 in a League Cup match against Middlesbrough in November 1999 .