Central midfielder Mikel joined the young Bees from Isthmian League South East Division side Erith & Belvedere on a two-year scholarship.

His proudest footballing moment was signing with Brentford and would compare himself as a player to Fabinho.

Mikel's footballing idol is Steven Gerrard and his favourite football shirt Liverpool's retro shirt.

Bayern Munich is Mikel's favourite side to play with on FIFA and his first football memory was scoring his first goal at Chelsea.