Max Dowman (born 31 December 2009) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Arsenal. He is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects at Hale End.
Club career
Dowman made his debut for Arsenal's U18 in September 2023 at the age of 13.[1][2] On 19 September 2024 Dowman scored in UEFA Youth League game against Atalanta, at the age of 14 years, eight months, and 19 days becoming the youngest goal-scorer in the competition's history.[3][4][5]
In December 2024, after becoming the youngest ever Premier League 2 player at 14 years old,[6] he began training with the first team,[7] with the intention to become part of the first-squad during the 2024–25 season.[8]
International career
Dowman made his England U16 and England U17 debuts in 2024.[9]
Style of play
Comfortable playing in a number of positions, Dowman has been utilised as an attacking midfielder and as a traditional '10' for Arsenal's youth teams, but can also play as a right winger. He is skilful, energetic and naturally gifted in the final third and is able to cut defences with a precise and accurate pass.[2][10] Arsenal youth team coach Gustavo Oliveira labelled Dowman the "next Kaká".[11]
References
- ^ "Arsenal wonderkid playing four years above his age as Mikel Arteta gets Bukayo Saka reminder". football.london. 31 March 2024.
- ^ a b Mitton, Alex (20 September 2024). "Who is Arsenal's Teenage Starlet Max Dowman". GiveMeSport.com.
- ^ "Arsenal's Max Dowman, 14, becomes youngest UEFA Youth League goalscorer". The Athletic. 19 September 2024.
- ^ "History maker! Arsenal wonderkid smashes three Youth League records after scoring for Gunners against Atalanta aged just 14". Goal.com. 19 September 2024.
- ^ Collings, Simon (2024-12-25). "Three youngsters who can save Arsenal millions in transfer market". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Treadaway, Poppy (2024-12-01). "Arsenal record holder pips Nwaneri to create club history with outing for U21s". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Brophy, Joe (2024-12-18). "Arsenal include record-breaking 14-year-old in training ahead of Carabao Cup tie". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Goldman, James (2024-12-04). "Could 14-year-old Max Dowman really play for Arsenal this season?". Metro. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Max Dowman Internationals". Worldfootball.
- ^ "14-year-old Arsenal wonderkid impresses in UEFA Youth League again as rapid rise continues". football.london. 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Arsenal have next Kaka as academy coach draws comparisons to Brazil legend". football.london. 11 October 2024.
External links
- Max Dowman at Soccerway
- Max Dowman at WorldFootball.net
