Devon Michael Arnold (born 24 November 2001) is an English

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who plays as a forward for

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Career

Born in Winchester, Hampshire, Arnold grew up in

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, Wiltshire and was educated at The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall. Having joined Yeovil Town's academy from the Elite Training Centre in November 2016, Arnold was offered a youth scholarship deal to remain with the Glovers in December 2017. On 1 January 2019, Arnold made his debut for Yeovil in

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as a late substitute in their 4–1 defeat against Cheltenham Town, at the age of just 17 years and 38 days he broke the record for the youngest Yeovil player in the English Football League. Arnold was released by Yeovil at the end of the 2019–20 season when his youth scholarship expired. Following his release by Yeovil, Arnold spent time on trial with

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side

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. On 10 September 2021, Arnold signed for Southern League Premier Division South side

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Career statistics

References

External links

Devon Arnold profile
at the Yeovil Town F.C. website
Official site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arnold, Devon 2001 births Living people People from Tidworth English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Yeovil Town F.C. players Dorchester Town F.C. players Salisbury F.C. players Bemerton Heath Harlequins F.C. players Winchester City F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Wessex Football League players Footballers from Wiltshire