First English international at Maitland-Niles, OL

Ainslie Maitland-Niles with England in 2020 (Photo by Glyn Kirk/Pool/AFP)

Arriving from Arsenal on Monday 7th August, Ainslie became the first Englishman to join Maitland-Niles OL’s men’s squad.

In addition to joiningOLAinslie Maitland Niles He became the first England international to wear the club’s colours. At age 25, exGunner Ron joined the formation This Monday August 7th for a time Four years. can evolve Many positions, the Englishman will bring his versatility to Laurent White. Even if the latter wants to play him Defensive midfielder.

The first Englishman went through the reserve

However, one of his companions Already in the club. In fact, it is the young striker Rio Griffiths Affiliated with Olympique Lyonnais August 2018. He passes Four years of his contract with Balance. In 46 In the matches played, he scored a total of 22 Achievements. The player never made it to the professional team.

“Teddy” Duckworth Trainer of LOU’s amateur division

Additionally, another person from across the channel has already joined the club. His Name: Thomas Cook “Teddy” Duckworth. The man was coach of Lyon Olympic University on several occasions (LOU), the name previously given to the football division of the sports club in the 1930s and 40s. In 1950He became the coach of the LOU’s amateur division, which was transferred to the Olympic Lyonnais formation. June 1950. However, “Teddy” Duckworth Never managed a professional team.

So, Ainsley Maitland Niles He was the first Englishman to wear the jerseyOL Among the “great men”. It will bear the number 98.