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The country's very best non-professional players recently travelled to London Colney to test their nerve against one of Europe’s most impressive development youth sides – Arsenal. Six months after entering the Nike Academy, the lads got the chance to test their skills against some of the country's highest level youth talent.

For the Nike Academy, it's all about getting noticed. From playing football in Japan as a student to signing for one of Europe’s biggest football clubs, Ryo Miyaichi knows what it takes to impress! As he lined up against the Nike Academy at Arsenal's training complex, he acted as a perfect reminder to the Academy students that you never know when your big break might come!

As one of the Premier Leagues most exciting young players, Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has the world at his feet. Having already established himself as a fan favourite after signing for Arsenal as one of the country's most sought-after teenagers, 'The Ox' is a prime example of an academy player turned pro.