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Arsenal's Max Dowman, 15, Becomes Youngest Player in Champions League History

Mikel Arteta praised the teenager's composure following the 3-0 win in Prague.

Overview

  • He entered as a second‑half substitute in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory at Slavia Prague, with a Bukayo Saka penalty and a Mikel Merino brace providing the goals.
  • The result kept Arsenal on top of their Champions League group and still without conceding in the competition.
  • His debut at 15 years and 308 days broke Youssoufa Moukoko’s 2020 mark of 16 years and 18 days.
  • Published accounts differ on his minutes played, with reports of either roughly 30 minutes or the final 17 minutes.
  • Days earlier he had become Arsenal’s youngest ever starter in a League Cup tie, capping a rapid rise through the club’s youth ranks.