Arsenal’s 15-year-old Max Dowman becomes youngest player in Champions League history

At just 15 years and 308 days old, Max Dowman made history as the youngest player ever to appear in a Champions League match, coming on for Arsenal in their clash against Slavia Prague. He broke the previous record held by Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko.

Source The Athletic

The Arsenal teenager, still in secondary school, had already made headlines a week earlier after becoming the club’s youngest-ever starter in the Carabao Cup. Manager Mikel Arteta praised him as an “exceptional talent” capable of playing at the highest level.

Dowman joined Arsenal’s academy in 2015 and has been widely regarded as one of its brightest prospects. Known for his technical skill and versatility, he’s played as a winger, midfielder, and No.10. His rapid rise has drawn comparisons to Europe’s most promising young stars, marking him as a name to watch in world football.