Overview
- Dowman entered in the second half for Leandro Trossard in Prague at 15 years and 308 days, surpassing Youssoufa Moukoko’s mark as Lamine Yamal moved to third on the all‑time list.
- Arsenal defeated Slavia Praha 3-0 through a Bukayo Saka penalty and a Mikel Merino brace, remaining top of their group and maintaining a perfect defensive record in this Champions League campaign.
- Arteta highlighted Dowman’s temperament and courage, noting the youngster drew fouls on his first involvements and adapted immediately to the game’s tempo.
- The appearance followed his recent club milestone as Arsenal’s youngest-ever starter in a League Cup tie days earlier.
- An Arsenal academy product with England U16 and U17 experience, Dowman drew notice with an eye‑catching preseason outing against Newcastle in July.