The likes of Jack Wilshere and Francis Coquelin have gone on to success – others have been less fortunate.
Arsenal’s youth cup winning side of 2008-09 was a team that seemed destined to go on and have a big impact in the game.
They dominated a Liverpool side consisting of players such as Daniel Ayala, Andre Wisdom and Tom Ince – winning 6-2 on aggregate.
But where are they now?
Arsenal celebrate victory with the trophy
James Shea
Left Arsenal in 2013 and after some time in non-league football joined AFC Wimbledon in 2014. Still at the club, currently playing in League One.
Craig Eastmond
Got first-team chances at Arsenal but never made it. Spells at Colchester United and Yeovil followed but is currently playing for National League side Sutton United.
Thomas Cruise
The left-back with a very famous namesake was an England youth international and made one appearance for the Arsenal first-team.
Joined Torquay United in 2012 but was released in 2015 after suffering a serious knee injury in the spring.
Currently studying to become an accountant.
Jay Emmanuel Thomas lifts the trophy as Arsenal celebrate victory
Kyle Bartley
The powerful centre-back is having one of his best seasons yet out on loan at Leeds United from Swansea City – after spending several years out on loan at other clubs and on the fringes of the Swansea first-team.
Francis Coquelin
His Arsenal career looked over after disappointing loan spells at SC Freiburg and Charlton Athletic.
Returned from The Valley to provide injury cover in 2014 and has not looked back, cementing himself as a regular in the Arsenal first-team.
Luke Ayling
Left Arsenal in 2010 for Yeovil Town. After two years at Bristol City he joined Bartley at Leeds this summer.
Arsenal celebrate victory at the end
Henri Lansbury
Is currently one of the star players in the Championship at Nottingham Forest after leaving the club in 2012.
The former England under-21 international is tipped for a Premier League future.
Jack Wilshere
Still an Arsenal player and has gone on to become an England regular.
Injury problems have ravaged his career and he is currently impressing out on loan at AFC Bournemouth.
Gilles Sunu
The French striker is currently playing for Ligue 1 side Angers.
Sanchez Watt
The skilful winger had many loan spells away from Arsenal before joining Colchester permanently in 2015.
Joined Crawley Town in November after a spell in the Indian Super League.
Arsenal celebrate victory at the end
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
The side’s captain who was destined for big things.
Unfortunately, he has struggled to live up to his billing.
Currently on loan at Gillingham from QPR.
Subs
Rhys Murphy
The striker left Arsenal for Dutch side Telstar in 2012.
Returned to England in 2013 and is currently on loan at National League strugglers York City from Forest Green Rovers.
Charlie Mann
The sub goalie left for Crystal Palace in 2009.
Now playing his football for Spartan South Midlands League side Hadley FC.
Conor Henderson
Injuries have wreaked havoc on this talented wingers’ career. Is currently at Crawley Town with former team-mate Sanchez Watt.
Arsenal celebrate victory at the end with the trophy
Oguzhan Ozyakup
One that got away?
Arsenal let him join Besiktas in 2012 and he is now a full Turkey international catching they eye of some of Europe’s best teams.
Cedric Evina
The Cameroonian left Arsenal in 2011. Is now a regular in League Two side Doncaster Rovers’ first-team.
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