"Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has broken records for the Gunners. This season, he has become the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League, the youngest player to start a match for Arsenal and the youngest player to feature for the Gunners in the FA Cup too. And now, after his goal in the 2-0 win over Everton, he is the youngest scorer in Premier League history (aged 16 years and 73 days)."
"This is a player who has been training with the Arsenal first team since he was 14 and whose talent has received comparisons with Lionel Messi from his manager Mikel Arteta. Dowman was one of two 15-year-olds included on Arsenal's pre-season tour of Asia - and was one of the club's most dangerous players. He won penalties against Newcastle and Villarreal in pre-season, and continued that threat into his top-flight debut when he won a penalty against Leeds."
"Arteta has spoken glowingly at every opportunity about Dowman's talent and has previously said he would have been "blind" not to notice it - but both manager and club have been cautious about how they manage the teenage winger. His performances have been impressive and in January it was announced that Dowman had committed his future to Arsenal by signing a pre-contract agreement that will lead to the 16-year-old England youth international signing professional terms when he turns 17 on 31 December."
Max Dowman has established himself as Arsenal's breakthrough talent, setting multiple club records during the current season. At just 16 years old, he became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, start a match, and feature in the FA Cup for Arsenal. His goal against Everton made him the youngest Premier League scorer in history. Dowman has been training with Arsenal's first team since age 14 and has received Messi comparisons from manager Mikel Arteta. He impressed during pre-season, winning penalties against Newcastle and Villarreal. In January, Dowman signed a pre-contract agreement to turn professional when he reaches 17 on December 31. He is the second-youngest player to represent Arsenal and play in the Premier League, behind academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri.
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