Jimi Mark Gower (born 1 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2025. Early life. Gower was born on 1 October 2004 in London, England. The son of English footballer Mark Gower, and is of Malaysian descent through his mother. Career. Gower joined the youth academy of Southend United at the age of eight. Subsequently, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Arsenal, helping the club's under-18 team reach the final of the 2022–23 FA Youth Cup. On 1 April 2025, he was first called up to the senior matchday squad for a 2–1 home win over Fulham in the league. Gower departed Arsenal in June 2025, with his contract expiring. Style of play. Gower plays as a midfielder. Russian news website "Tribuna.com" wrote in 2025 that he "can play as a number eight, number ten, or even deeper in midfield. He is known for his impressive range of passing and ability to read the game".