Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Tuesday, 04 November 2025 22:32 / Updated on Tuesday, 04 November 2025 23:03
Max Dowman (15) made his name in Champions League history. The English midfielder became the youngest footballer to play in the most important interclub competition in Europe, according to sportal.gr.
Max Dowman, the youngest player in Champions League history at 15 years and 308 days
Tuesday night, November 4, will be one to remember for Max Dowman.
The Arsenal player was born on December 31, 2009, being considered one of the most promising talents in the “gunners” academy.
He entered the field in the 73rd minute of the match against Slavia Prague, and at only 15 years and 308 days he became the youngest player ever to play in the League.
With this success, he broke the record set in 2020 by Youssoufa Moukoko, the striker of Borussia Dortmund, who had debuted at 16 years and 18 days.
Dowman plays mainly as a right winger and excels with his speed and technique in one-on-one duels. In September 2023, he already made history, becoming the youngest scorer in the UEFA Youth League, after scoring at just 14 years old in Arsenal's 4-1 loss to Atalanta.
Max Dowman, in an Arsenal shirt. PHOTO: Imago Images
The youngster had already made his Premier League debut in August last year, becoming the second-youngest footballer ever to feature in England's top flight.
Arsenal are in 2nd place in the main Champions League group with 12 points from 12 possible. For Mikel Arteta's team, the away duel with Sunderland, in the championship, follows.
He is the leader in the Premier League, with 25 points after 10 stages, 6 more than Manchester City, occupying the 2nd place.
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