Max Dowman has added three Guinness World Records to his growing list of achievements, even though he does not turn 17 until this coming December. The Arsenal winger enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 season, making 13 senior appearances and scoring a memorable clincher in the Premier League against Everton.
That goal came when Dowman, aged 16 years and 73 days, ran from his own half, beat two players and tapped into an empty net after Jordan Pickford had come up for a corner. It made him the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. Earlier, at 15 years and 308 days, he came on as a substitute in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Slavia Prague and became the youngest player ever to make a Champions League appearance. No other 15-year-old has ever played in the competition.
Dowman also collected a Premier League winner's medal when he was 16 years and 144 days old, the youngest ever to do so. Arsenal won their first Premier League title since 2004. The previous record holder was Phil Foden, who was 17 when he was part of Manchester City's 100-point team.
Dowman narrowly missed a fourth record last season. He made his debut, and won a penalty, against Leeds United at 15 years and 235 days old. His form has continued this season, with two goals in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich in September. Arsenal return from the international break to face Leeds at home on Saturday, a repeat of the fixture in which Dowman made his debut.
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