Overview

• In his second senior pre-season outing, the 15-year-old drew a foul from Joelinton to win the decisive penalty in Arsenal’s 3-2 friendly victory over Newcastle United.
• Dowman earlier impressed in Singapore with a composed debut against AC Milan, showcasing his technical skill and maturity.
• Premier League regulations bar under-16s from competitive fixtures, so Arsenal has featured him exclusively in high-profile friendlies while he completes his GCSEs.
• Mikel Arteta and academy director Per Mertesacker have overseen a bespoke development plan that follows Dowman’s record-setting rise through the youth ranks.
• Teammates such as Declan Rice and David Raya have praised his seamless adaptation to senior football and fans on social media have branded him a generational prospect.