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Arsenal’s Max Dowman, 15, Makes Premier League Debut as Second-Youngest Ever

The academy midfielder marked his bow with two near misses plus a won penalty in a 5-0 win over Leeds.

Max Dowmen applaudiert den Fans
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15 Jahre jung und Premier-League-Spieler: Willkommen auf der großen Bühne, Max Dowman.

Overview

  • Dowman entered in the 64th minute with Arsenal leading 4-0 in the eventual 5-0 victory over Leeds at the Emirates Stadium.
  • He registered two efforts that flew just over the bar, prompting an audible reaction from the home crowd.
  • In stoppage time he was fouled by Anton Stach for a penalty that Viktor Gyökeres converted, giving Dowman an indirect assist.
  • The appearance confirmed him as the second-youngest Premier League player on record, trailing Arsenal teammate Ethan Nwaneri’s 2022 mark.
  • The 2009-born midfielder is an England U17 international and toured in preseason with the first team, drawing praise from Mikel Arteta and from pundit Rio Ferdinand.