Meet Arsenal’s 6ft 4in goalkeeper who is ALMOST as tall as Per Mertesacker

Arsenal’s latest teenage prospect making waves for the under 18 set-up is academy goalkeeper Ryan Huddart – and he’s catching up with defender Per Mertesacker for the accolade of tallest player in the squad!

Huddart, who joined Arsenal three years ago from Charlton Athletic for £250,000, is highly-regarded within at Emirates Stadium, with the teenager tipped for a bright future at the club.

The 6ft 4in shot-stopper signed a pro-deal with Arsenal in March and has been a regular in the Under 21s side this season.

17-year-old Huddart, whose progress has not gone unnoticed by manager Arsene Wenger, recently posted a photo on Instagram which emphasised how large his frame actually is and judging by his age there’s still plenty more time for him to grow!

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Arsenal's 17 year old goalkeeper Ryan Huddart is quite big isn't he? Yes you read that right, 17 years old. #afc pic.twitter.com/spWyyMUGRf

— Halo (@db10Halo) November 6, 2014