"Max Dowman has just broken that record at the age of 16 years and 66 days, but that's not all. Not only is he now the youngest Arsenal player to make an appearance in the FA Cup, but he also became the youngest to start a game for the Gunners in the competition."
"The youngster was fearless on the ball and didn't hesitate to dribble past players twice his age. He made a few of them look silly too. In his 77 minutes on the pitch, Dowman had 50 touches of the ball and completed 22 of his 27 attempted passes. He also made two key passes and created a big chance."
"The teenager is one of the best players of his age in the world, and those who have watched him closely feel he is destined to be a superstar."
Max Dowman, a highly talented teenager considered destined for superstardom, made history by becoming Arsenal's youngest-ever FA Cup player and starter in a match against Mansfield Town. At 16 years and 66 days, he surpassed Marli Salmon's recent appearance record and Jack Wilshere's 2009 starting record. During his 77-minute performance, Dowman demonstrated fearless play with 50 touches, 22 completed passes from 27 attempts, two key passes, and five shots on goal. Despite missing two big chances, his performance earned a 7.4/10 rating from Sofascore, placing him among the match's top performers alongside goalscorers Madueke and Eze.
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