Max Dowman

Max Robert Dowman (born 31 December 2009) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal.

Max Dowman

Dowman with Arsenal in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Max Robert Dowman
Date of birth	(2009-12-31) 31 December 2009 (age 15)
Place of birth	Chelmsford, England
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Arsenal
Number	56
Youth career
	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Arsenal	0	(0)
International career‡
2024–	England U16	0	(0)
2024–	England U17	16	(11)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10:25, 27 May 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Dowman made his debut for the Arsenal U18s in September 2023 at the age of 13.^[1][2] On 19 September 2024, Dowman scored in the Arsenal U19's UEFA Youth League match against Atalanta at the age of 14 years, eight months, and 19 days. He therefore became the youngest goal-scorer in the competition's history.^[3][4][5]

In December 2024, after becoming the youngest ever Premier League 2 player at 14 years old,^[6] he began training with the first team,^[7] with the intention to become part of the first-team squad during the 2025–26 season.

He made his first team debut in a pre-season friendly against AC Milan aged 15 years.^[8] Four days later, Dowman featured in a friendly against Newcastle United, where he drew praise for his skill and confidence.^[9] and lastly against Tottenham Hotspur where he came on as a substitute ^[10]

International career

Dowman made his England U16 and England U17 debuts in 2024.^[11] He was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.^[12] He featured as a starter in all three of England's games, including a 4–2 win against the Czech Republic, where he scored the opening goal.^[13]

Style of play

Comfortable playing in a number of positions, Dowman has been utilised as an attacking midfielder and as a traditional '10' for Arsenal's youth teams, but can also play as a right winger. He is skillful, energetic and naturally gifted in the final third and is able to cut defences with a precise and accurate pass.^[2][14] Technically, Dowman's set-piece delivery stands out. He's already been entrusted with corner and free-kick duties at youth level.^[15] Arsenal youth team coach Gustavo Oliveira labelled Dowman the "next Kaká".^[16]