Overview
- Dowman entered in the 72nd minute for Leandro Trossard during Arsenal’s 3-0 victory away to Slavia Prague, with Bukayo Saka scoring a penalty and Mikel Merino adding two goals.
- At 15 years and 308 days, he is the competition’s first 15-year-old, surpassing Youssoufa Moukoko’s previous mark; Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal now ranks third.
- The cameo follows his Carabao Cup start six days earlier, when he became Arsenal’s youngest-ever starter, and he is already the Premier League’s second-youngest player.
- Mikel Arteta praised Dowman’s personality and bravery, noting how he immediately took on defenders, drew fouls and coped with the physical demands.
- Arsenal have implemented safeguarding and education support as they integrate him, with ESPN reporting a scholarship from his 16th birthday and FIFA rules preventing a professional contract until he turns 17.