While Myles Lewis-Skelly’s mother, Marcia Lewis, has become a household name among Arsenal fans, it’s rare to find a photo of dad Paul Skelly on the internet.
His absence in majority of media related to MLS is now making fans think that club legend Ian Wright might be his real father.
The former Arsenal player has been super supportive of Lewis-Skelly’s career so far. He even took, what many will say, MLS’s dad’s position in the new contract announcement photo.
But, Wrighty is just a supporter of MLS whereas his real dad is hard to find.
There was only one photo of him online till now, when he made an appearance in 2023 during the photoshoot of Myles signing his first professional contract after turning 17 and graduating from the Arsenal academy.
But now new photos of his father Paul Skelly can be made available as he featured in the montage released by MLS’s social media accounts to celebrate the new contract.
Yes, Myles signed a new longterm Arsenal contract couple of days ago that will keep him at the club till 20230 while also making him one of the highest paid teenagers in world football with a a weekly salary around £50,000.
The four-minute montage features Myles Lewis‑Skelly’s mother phoning him to break the news that his new long-term Arsenal contract has been .
Interwoven with that scene are childhood footage showing young Myles chasing the dream of becoming a professional footballer. The feature also showcases his heartfelt appreciation for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
After the three-minute mark, Myles’s father makes a rare appearance, speaking warmly about his Myles’s relentless drive to improve since he was a kid.
Myles Lewis Skelly on Instagram posting the moment his mom told him Arsenal contract is done ♥️ pic.twitter.com/sSFIBeFvb5
— Doc (@karthikadhaigal) June 27, 2025
Now, with the mystery surrounding his father resolved, supporters can appreciate the full narrative: a young man driven by innate talent, hard work, and the quiet pride of those closest to him.
This glimpse into Myles Lewis‑Skelly’s world adds depth to his public persona and reminds us that every rising star stands on the shoulders—and in the hearts—of those who believed in them first.
