Who is Demiane Agustien? Teenager joins Arsenal's first-team training
Agustien is a football prodigy.
Mikel Arteta has once again called up a new young player. This time ahead of their match against Lille. Everyone has an opportunity to make an impression, and this time Demiane Agustien received a chance to train with senior stars.
Agustien participated in the whole training session for the Gunners. Meanwhile, a few extra young players were introduced to specific parts of the session, according to Arsenal youth specialist Jorge Bird.
Given the intense rivalry for spots and games, as well as the recent injuries to Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie, there are opportunities for new players to establish themselves in the group.
Who is Demiane Agustien?
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19-year-old Dutch professional football player Demiane Agustien now plays for the Arsenal U21 youth squad as a winger and attacking midfielder.
Demiane Agustien’s formative years were spent in England at West Bromwich Albion’s youth program. He joined Derby County in 2023 and played for their U18 and U21 teams, scoring 14 goals.
He moved to the North London team and earned his first professional deal with Arsenal in July 2025. In Premier League 2, he has made a name for himself as a regular member of the Arsenal U21 team. The youngster has received direct training from the senior first team.
He is the son of ex-Premier League midfielder and Curaçao international Kemy Agustien, a retired professional football player. His varied family heritage qualifies him to represent multiple countries, including an Indonesian maternal grandmother, a Dutch mother, and a Curaçaoan father.
He has played for the Netherlands at the U18 and U19 levels and Curaçao at the U17 level. However, it appears the teenager has decided to represent the Netherlands. The attacker currently plays for the Dutch youth side.
Demiane Agustien’s playing style
Demiane Agustien is a winger and midfielder who has drawn similarities to Germany’s Jamal Musiala. He “is a playmaker with an exceptional shot with his left foot,” according to a 2025 article on the Dutch news website Nederlandse Omroep Stichting.
How old is Demiane Agustien?
19-year-old.
Which country does Demiane Agustien play for?
Netherlands.
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