Ayden Heaven joined as part of the first-team squad in February 2025.

Despite being in his teens when signing, the versatile youngster joined with big-club experience, having progressed through the Arsenal Academy ranks. The Londoner was handed the no.26 shirt and he made his debut in the Emirates FA Cup meeting with Fulham, on 2 March.

With senior players injured, he enjoyed a good run in the side during the winter of the 2025/26 season and won our Player of the Month award for December.