Takuma Asano
Now, in terms of the actual ranking, this was an easy choice as the player who has made the least impact. This is not a knock on Japanese forward Takuma Asano but more a statement of fact. After signing with Arsenal in July, the 21-year old was denied a work permit.
The striker has displayed promising talent and a strong potential future at the Emirates. Asano has been loaned out to VfB Stuttgart for the 2016-17 season with an option for one more year afterwards.
Asano joined J-League side Sanfrecce Hiroshima as a teenager and made a strong impression within a talented squad. He was very much a part of the reserves during his first season but began to contribute more with each passing campaign.
Asano brings impressive pace and a quality scoring touch. The youngster has already earned seven caps with the Japanese national team and seems comfortable in a variety of positions. His ability to line up centrally and on the wing is an element of Asano’s game that will particularly please Arsene Wenger.
Often used as a winger thus far in the German second division, Asano has registered a goal and an assist with a Stuttgart side amongst the favourites for promotion to the Bundesliga. Continuing to play on a strong squad in a quality league will only see Asano’s skills sharpen before he makes an impact on Arsenal.