Alongside Josh Wright and Rashid Yussuff, Arter completed an unprecedented trio of schoolboys to represent the club at U16, U18 and reserve-team level in the same season during 2005/06.
A tough, uncompromising midfielder with a terrific engine, Arter is perhaps unique in that he blends his tremendous physical attributes with fine technical skills.
An ability to pick a pass and unearth a goal or two are more strings to Arter's bow, and it was these qualities that saw the promising youngster shift effortlessly through the club's ranks.
A Republic of Ireland U16 international, the former St Simon Stock Catholic School pupil, in Maidstone, made his U18 debut in December 2005, and he delivered such a gutsy display in a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal that he was handed a starting place in Charlton's opening FA Youth Cup clash at Walsall 10 days later.
Another tigerish performance in the 2-1 victory at the Bescot Stadium sealed Arter's involvement in the next two youth cup outings.
And the youngster was desperately unfortunate that his effervescent display against Manchester United in the fifth round in early February was tarnished by his freakish own goal that sealed a 2-1 win for the young Red Devils at Old Trafford.
As the brother-in-law to highly-rated former Addicks midfielder and England international Scott Parker, Arter may often be unfairly compared to his elder relative, particularly given his current age.
But with many similarities between the players, especially the tough-tackling style, Arter doesn't have to look very far to see what could be possible in the future if he continues his current progression.
Originally Posted by theworm2345
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