"That's what I see every day, a player that is not phased by the occasion, the opponent, or the game. He's 16. He was incredible for the team, for his teammates, for his family, for all of us related to football. I had a gut feeling the way he was training the last few days. It was a moment for him."
"I think his character, his personality and the fact that he doesn't seem to be fazed by the pressure or his team-mates or the opponent. I've seen a lot of players with talent but at 16, very few that can cope with that level of demand."
"You can see how he plays. He stays so calm and without fear every time he gets the ball. He's an amazing player and I'm so happy for him."
Max Dowman made history during Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton by becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16 years and 73 days old. Introduced with 15 minutes remaining, Dowman first assisted Viktor Gyokeres' opening goal before scoring himself in stoppage time after a 75-yard run. His record surpassed James Vaughan's mark from 2005. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Dowman's composure and mentality, noting his lack of fear despite the high-pressure situation. Arteta emphasized that while many young players possess talent, few can handle such demanding circumstances with Dowman's poise and character.
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