Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has become just the third 15-year-old to appear in the Premier League.
The midfielder made his debut during Saturday’s fixture with Leeds United at the Emirates, becoming one of the Premier League’s youngest-ever players.
Dowman caught the eye during Arsenal’s pre-season campaign, having progressed through the Hale End academy. He has regularly played above his age group and is now a Premier League player, despite not starting his final year at school until next month.
15 – Arsenal’s Max Dowman (15y 235d) is just the third player to appear in a Premier League game before turning 16 years old after teammate Ethan Nwaneri v Brentford in September 2022 (15y 181d) and Jeremy Monga for Leicester City v Newcastle United in April (15y 271d). Kicks. pic.twitter.com/12wjsTFiAt
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At just 15 years and 235 days, Dowman was introduced as a substitute in North London, though he just missed out on the Premier League record.
The landmark belongs to teammate Ethan Nwaneri, who became the youngest Premier League player ever when he debuted for Arsenal against Brentford in September 2022.
The only other 15-year-old to feature in the Premier League is Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga, who appeared for the Foxes last season.
The 10 youngest players in Premier League history
Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) – 15 years, 181 days old
Max Dowman (Arsenal) – 15 years, 235 days old
Jeremy Monga (Leicester City) – 15 years, 271 days old
Harvey Elliott (Fulham) – 16 years, 30 days old
Matthew Briggs (Fulham) – 16 years, 68 days old
Izzy Brown (West Bromwich Albion) – 16 years, 117 days old\
Aaron Lennon (Leeds Utd) – 16 years, 129 days old
Jose Baxter (Everton) – 16 years, 191 days old
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Aston Villa) – 16 years, 198 days old
Gary McSheffrey (Coventry City) – 16 years, 198 days old
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