Chuk Obi to catch Nuno Espirito Santo’s eye as West Ham United gem continues to impress
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Credit: Imago Chuk Obi to catch Nuno Espirito Santo’s eye as West Ham United gem continues to impress Tue 28 April 2026 19:30, UK Chuk Obi could be the next youngster to break through at the London Stadium as the West Ham United gem goes from strength to strength.Nuno Espirito Santo has been happy to trust younger members of the senior squad this season, with Mateus Fernandes, El Hadji Malick Diouf, and Ollie Scarles all earning valuable minutes.The latter, as well as Freddie Potts, is evidence of a clear route from the Hammers’ academy to the first-team set-up, and that will be a huge incentive for 16-year-old Chuk Obi to continue impressing.West Ham have four Premier League matches remaining this season, and Obi should have done enough to, at the very least, earn a spot on the bench due to his performances at Under-18s level.A 2-1 win for #WHUFC's U18s at Tottenham this afternoon. Chuk Obi and and Reggie Morris-Agyemang with the goals.— Jonty Colman (@JontyColman) April 28, 2026 View Tweet ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture.
VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Chuk Obi scores yet again for West Ham U18sThe centre-forward has now scored in six of his last seven matches, having missed three matches between those goals, while also chucking in an assist during a defeat to Crystal Palace.His latest goal came in a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, 28 April, helping his side to a narrow win over their London rivals to move up to ninth in the U18s Premier League table.He was also on target against Arsenal last week, grabbing an equaliser on the stroke of half-time before Andre Dike stole the show with a second-half brace to secure all three points.Chuk Obi at West HamGamesGoalsAssistsYellow cardsU18s Premier League18912The Hammers have had a lot of success over the years with their academy, and Obi could be the next big thing at the London Stadium, but only if Nuno gets him involved.Who else could Nuno Espirito Santo give debuts to?As already discussed, Dike is loving life with the U18s, and he absolutely deserves to be noticed for his 2025-26 campaign, boasting 14 goals in the Premier League alone.Of course, Ezra Mayers has already made a positive impact on the first team, with Daniel Cummings and Joshua Ajala expected to be some of the youngsters to soon come through the ranks.Premier League safety is the main focus in the remaining four games of the season, and Brentford, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Leeds United all represent tough clashes.The most fearless of players, though, will be those in the academy. And better still, they have been at the club from a very young age and understand exactly what it means to fight for the Irons. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.